Posted on February 5, 2015 in
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today heard oral arguments regarding the extent to which a parent has the right to physically discipline his or her child. (more…)
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Posted on February 4, 2015 in
In an important decision delivered today, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court declined to adopt the "target standing" rule, which would protect defendants against unconstitutional police activity designed to obtain evidence against them. The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Santiago. (more…)
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Posted on February 3, 2015 in
Attorney Chris Spring appeared before the Massachusetts Appeals Court today and argued that his client's drug conviction should be reversed as a result of multiple errors made by the trial judge. Attorney Spring's brief can be read here. (more…)
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Posted on February 2, 2015 in
An article in today's Lowell Sun described a new probation program that is being enacted in Lowell Superior Court that will likely lead to more defendants who are on probation going to jail. (more…)
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Posted on January 29, 2015 in
The long-awaited murder trial of former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez began this morning in Fall River Superior Court with the opening statements of the prosecutor and the defense attorney. (more…)
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