The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court yesterday reversed the rape conviction of a man who has spent 12 years in prison, ruling that the DNA evidence used to convict him was erroneous.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Cameron.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court ruled yesterday that a woman charged with beating her stepdaughter was entitled to use reasonable force to discipline her.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Packer. (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court yesterday reversed a district court judge's denial of a defendant's motion to suppress drugs, ruling that the district court judge incorrectly justified the search as a "protective sweep."  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Colon. (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today affirmed a superior court judge's order suppressing a large amount of cocaine because the State Police improperly searched a car under the guise of an "inventory search."  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Ortiz.  (more…)

It's been a bad month for the Brookline Fire Department, with two firefighters hauled into court and charged with crimes during the last few weeks.  The Boston Globe reported the Brookline Board of Selectmen responded on Tuesday by firing both men. (more…)