If you were to believe everything you saw on television, you would think a hair or a single microscopic fiber of clothing would be enough to solve any crime. While these can sometimes be useful pieces of evidence, they are rarely the sole crime-solver as they are sometimes portrayed on modern crime dramas. [Read more…]
Registry Certificate Evidence Requires Testimony
A registry certification document is not sufficient evidence to prove that a person was notified of a license suspension. The SJC ruling says that if the Commonwealth is to prove that the person received “notice” that their license was suspended, it cannot simply introduce a certified document from the RMV which says that the notice was sent out. That document is “testimonial” and therefore cannot be introduced without accompanying testimony. [Read more…]