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SJC-10659: COMMONWEALTH vs. BRIAN SMITH
Argument: Not yet scheduled.
Keywords: Criminal Law - Home Invasion
Question Presented: Whether the intent element of home invasion may be proved in two separate ways, which must be indicted separately; whether home invasion may be accomplished by an instrument, such as a weapon.
Facts: The defendant frequently bought drugs from the victim’s apartment. One evening, after the victim opened his door to speak with the defendant, a third man rushed toward the door …
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