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Diaz v. CommonwealthSJC-13009Argue Date: Monday December 7, 2020*Summary: Motion to Suppress Hearing; COVID-19-- In a drug prosecution, whether an evidentiary hearing on the defendant's motion to suppress may be held by video conference over the defendant's objection. Justices: Gaziano, Lowy, Budd, Cypher, Kafker, JJ. Appellant: John W. Vazquez Diaz Counsel for Appellant: Christopher Lee Malcolm, Esquire Benjamin H. Keehn, Esquire Rebecca Kiley, Esquire Appellee: Commonwealth Counsel for Appellee: Shane T. O'Sullivan, Esquire Cailin M. Campbell, A.D.A. Court Appealed From: SJC for Suffolk County Lower Court Judge: Mary K. Ames, J. Route to SJC: Direct Entry: Single Justice Reservation & Report Amici Curiae: Boston Bar Association Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Charles Hamilton Houston Institute for Race and Justice *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 |