The Massachusetts Appeals Court today upheld a woman's conviction for operating under the influence of alcohol, ruling her medical records from an ambulance company and a hospital were properly admitted at her trial.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Palacios.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today reversed the conviction of a man who was found guilty of possessing a loaded firearm where the same jury found the defendant not guilty of carrying the gun to begin with.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Dancy.  (more…)

In upholding the defendant's conviction for committing an assault and battery against his former girlfriend, the Supreme Judicial Court provided guidance as to what constitutes a "substantive dating relationship" in the context of the new domestic violence law.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Dustin. (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today reversed the conviction of a man who was hired by a Marshfield couple to perform home improvement work but didn't finish the job after receiving payment.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Long.  (more…)

In a terrible decision issued today, the Massachusetts Appeals Court ruled an experienced police officer can stop and detain a suspected drug dealer even if the officer does not see the suspect exchange an object with the alleged buyer.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Sanders.  (more…)