Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court· 8/18/2014

Commonwealth v. Torres

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469 Mass. 398
14 N.E.3d 253

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judge evaluates an \affidavit[] submitted in support of a motion for a new trial . . . in light of factors pertinent to credibility\
defendant’s affidavit did not raise substantial issue where record refuted his only theory of ineffectiveness
\How the expert proceeds with the application of [a method] is usually fertile ground for cross- examination\
\Trial judges 'have broad discretion in deciding whether to admit expert testimony'\
expert testimony comparing defendant’s footwear to impressions made in blood at crime scene was admissible to assist jury and was properly introduced where “[i]t was made clear to the jury that this was a matter they could weigh for themselves”
evidentiary hearing required only when defendant raises substantial issue

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Judges: Duffly, Gants, Ireland, Lenk, Spina

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