In reversing a district court judge's denial of the defendant's motion to suppress, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today repeated what has become a familiar rule - the police cannot search a motor vehicle because there is evidence of the presence of a small amount of marijuana.  The name of the case is Commonwealth...

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today affirmed the conviction of the operator of a Lynn "chop shop."  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Ramos. (more…)

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today affirmed the drug conviction of a man who was a passenger in a car that contained a bag of PCP.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Cullity.  (more…)

The murder trial of Aaron Hernandez continued today, with witnesses testifying that they found guns in his home and frequently smelled marijuana smoke. (more…)

In reversing a defendant's criminal convictions, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court yesterday clarified the situation in which the prior testimony of an unavailable witness can be read to the jury.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Housewright.  (more…)