The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today rejected a defendant's argument that his probation should not have been revoked for marijuana use, because he was using marijuana for medical purposes.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Vargas.  (more…)

An Everett man who gunned down his ex-wife in the street in front of their home had his murder conviction upheld yesterday by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Philbrook.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today upheld a superior court judge's order to suppress a large amount of cocaine and hundreds of Percocet pills, which will allow the defendant to escape further prosecution.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Abdallah. (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today affirmed a Quincy drug dealer's conviction, holding that his stop by undercover drug detectives was constitutional.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. St. George.  (more…)

A Leicester middle school music teacher who raped his 12-year-old student had his conviction affirmed by the Massachusetts Appeals Court today.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Gilman.  (more…)