In a split-decision, the Massachusetts Appeals Court today affirmed the conviction of a man who was found guilty of selling cocaine in Lawrence, despite the absence of testimony from any witness who saw the transaction.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Alvarado.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today affirmed the witness intimidation conviction of a man who sent threatening text messages to his ex-girlfriend imploring her not to testify against him in court.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Alden.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court yesterday affirmed the murder conviction of a defendant who beat to death a New Bedford man with a hammer.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Gardner.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today reversed the conviction of a man who walked through the Esplanade wearing only a thong.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Taranovsky.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today upheld the Boston Police Department's warrantless seizure of a car that was potentially connected to a murder on Christmas Day of 2013.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Holness.  (more…)