Massachusetts Appeals Court August 9, 2006, No. 05-P-871 (Commonwealth v. Melo)

Cowin, J.

On October 1, 1996, the defendant was convicted by a jury of unlawful possession of a class A substance (i.e., heroin) with intent to distribute, G. L. c. 94C, § 32. He failed to prosecute an otherwise timely appeal from the judgment, and the appeal was dismissed pursuant to Standing Order 17A of this court.