Massachusetts Appeals Court September 25, 2017, 16-P-611 (Commonwealth v. Teixeira)

After a jury trial, the defendant was convicted of assault and battery on a correction officer. On appeal, he claims that he was deprived of a fair trial with an impartial jury because the judge ruled that he was to remain handcuffed and his legs shackled during his trial, and that it was unfair to similarly restrain a defense witness.