COMMONWEALTH vs. CHAD PITTMAN.APPEALS COURT OF MASSACHUSETTSApril 6, 2010, DecidedIn his brief, the defendant argues that the judge's instructions on the firearms charge were incomplete or confusing. An additional issue, addressed by both counsel in letters pursuant to Mass.R.A.P. 16(l), as amended, 386 Mass. 1223, 437 N.E.2d 194 (1982), and at oral argument, is whether a new trial is required because of the admission of a...more
COMMONWEALTH vs. MARIO M. PEREZ.APPEALS COURT OF MASSACHUSETTSNovember 6, 2009, Argued March 5, 2010, DecidedOn February 23, 2001, Brockton and State police executed a search warrant for the first-floor apartment of a two-family dwelling that had been under surveillance for a few weeks. In anticipation of executing the warrant, several police officers parked across the street from the house; they saw the defendant and a woman park...more
COMMONWEALTH vs. FRANCISCO PIMENTEL.APPEALS COURT OF MASSACHUSETTSOctober 8, 2009, Argued February 3, 2010, DecidedA cooperating witness, who was a convicted heroin dealer, made controlled buys of apparent heroin from defendant.A cooperating witness, who was a convicted heroin dealer, made controlled buys of apparent heroin from defendant. Defendant unsuccessfully objected, on Confrontation Clause grounds, to the admission in evidence of five certificates of drug analysis.Issues:Whether the trial court's admission in evidence of drug analysis certificates, in violation of defendant's confrontation rights under U.S. Const. amend. VI, was harmless error?Observation and Holding:The word heroin was regularly used in describing the packaged substances obtained in the controlled buys, but at no time did the police or the cooperating witness refer to objective evidence, criteria, or field tests; they also did not articulate how their expertise permitted them to identify the substances as heroin. Finally, the packages obtained in the controlled buys and the certificates of analysis were admitted in evidence together, and the prosecutor in closing argument read the quantities...more
For years, acne has affected millions of people in adolescence and a large percentage of the population (each year increases) in later life. Each year, new acne treatments hit the market, each claiming that they can stop outbreaks. However, so far no medication has shown that acne can definitely do that. If you are part of the many...more
Definitions IEC 5007, the power on (line) symbol, appearing on a button or one end of a toggle switch indicates that the control places the equipment into a fully powered state. It comes from binary system (1 or | means on) IEC 5008, the power off (circle) symbol on a button or toggle, indicates that using the control will disconnect...more
Today's hot spots: Qinghai earthquake underserved Red Cross initiative to publish contributions HC pharmaceutical industry network Evonik medicinal resin business line has a sole sponsor, was held in Shanghai to attend the ninth China's pharmaceutical and life sciences industry will be the peak year, with the government officials and leading Pharmaceutical companies The senior management of hot issues for the industry to exchange views on preparations, and to explore collaborative opportunities. China's pharmaceutical market continued over the past few years an average annual growth rate of 20%, almost doubled every four years. Despite strong growth and good market potential, pharmaceutical companies in China face the challenge has never been reduced. "As a creative industrial group Evonik always as challenges into opportunities. We are committed to a customer's strategic partner, to participate in its product development and production process, to help its excellent Chemical industry Arts, save time and reduce costs, allowing customers to quickly seize market the product to achieve win-win. " Evonik industrial medicinal resins business line in China, Mr. Yu is...more
In spite of the somewhat sluggish economy, in specific fields job opportunities are truly abundant and simply waiting to be tapped by qualified applicants. As a result of new technology and techniques, new skill sets are required but...more
Aging is also directing the source of physicians. Up to 1/3rd of the current 650,000 practicing physicians will be considering retiring by the year 2020. A lack of primary care physicians is a distinct concern due to this, and also the...more
Coughing is the body's way of clearing air passages of foreign matter and other secretions. In people with asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases, this kind of "productive" cough should not be suppressed. In most cases,...more
Since medical negligence cases are often hard to win without any legal help due to the complex nature of these claims many claimants prefer hiring legal help to get maximum compensation. The following paragraphs will elaborate on a few...more
The specialised location of neonatal nursing is even now relatively cutting edge any time compared to that of midwifery, adult health or many other specialized locations in nursing. This location came regarding within the 1960s and...more
"Detoxification"! A fantastic idea, if you happen to be struggling with chronic addiction to one particular or the other toxic compounds which may possibly have turned out to be adverse for your health, pocket, household living and...more