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Commonwealth v. FerraraSJC-13711Argue Date: Monday March 3, 2025*Summary: Criminal; Firearms-- In a prosecution for carrying a firearm without a license, whether the failure to instruct the jury about the Commonwealth's burden to prove that the defendant did not have a license was harmless where the defendant's prior conviction prevented him from legally possessing a firearm. Justices: Budd, C.J., Gaziano, Kafker, Wendlandt, Georges, Jr., Dewar, Wolohojian, JJ. Appellant: Erik A. Ferrara Counsel for Appellant: Adela Aprodu, Esquire Appellee: Commonwealth Counsel for Appellee: Carolyn A. Burbine, A.D.A. Arne Hantson, A.D.A. Court Appealed From: Brockton District, PL Lower Court Judge: Daniel E. Dilorati, J. Route to SJC: Sua Sponte Transfer from Appeals Court 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 |