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Perrier v. CommonwealthSJC-12925Argue Date: Monday October 4, 2021*Summary: Criminal; Double Jeopardy-- Where the trial court granted the defendant's motion for new trial after a conviction of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor on the ground of closing remarks by the prosecutor, whether holding a second trial violates double jeopardy. Justices: Gaziano, Lowy, Cypher, Kafker, Wendlandt, Georges, Jr., JJ. Appellant: Joshua Perrier Counsel for Appellant: Nicholas Matteson, Esquire Appellee: Commonwealth Counsel for Appellee: Thomas H. Townsend, A.D.A. Court Appealed From: SJC for Suffolk County Lower Court Judge: Bruce S. Melikian, J. Route to SJC: Direct Entry: Appeal from Single Justice Order/Judgment Amici Curiae: *Summary is not an official part of the court proceedings, it is presented so that those who access the website will have a general understanding of the legal issues in the case. Access published opinions - View SJC Docket Information - Download Caption text |