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Commonwealth v. WattSJC-13279Argue Date: Wednesday March 8, 2023*Summary: Criminal-- The defendant, convicted of first degree murder, is seeking a new trial on the ground that he was deprived of his constitutional right to assistance of counsel because his trial counsel slept during portions of the trial. Justices: Budd, C.J., Gaziano, Lowy, Cypher, Kafker, Wendlandt, Georges, Jr., JJ. Appellant: Nyasani Watt P Counsel for Appellant: Elizabeth Doherty, Esquire Appellee: Commonwealth Counsel for Appellee: Cailin M. Campbell, Special A.D.A. David D. McGowan, A.D.A. Dara Kesselheim, A.D.A. - Withdrawn Court Appealed From: SJC for Suffolk County Lower Court Judge: Elspeth B. Cypher, J. Route to SJC: Direct Entry: Single Justice Reservation & Report Amici Curiae: Citizens for Juvenile Justice , Committee for Public Counsel Services, Youth Advocacy Division *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 |