CYPHER, J.
A jury convicted the defendant, Philip Boyajian, of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. G. L. c. 90, § 24. The defendant appeals, arguing that the prosecutor's opening statement and closing argument improperly relied on a public safety theme and that "public safety" evidence was improperly admitted. We affirm.
Background. The Commonwealth's evidence was as follows. On May 27, 2004, some time after 6:00 P.M...
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