Posted on February 6, 2018 in
The Massachusetts Appeals Court today reversed an alleged thief's conviction for stealing an elderly woman's jewelry because the investigating police officer conducted an improper identification procedure of the defendant. The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Carlson. (more…)
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Posted on February 3, 2018 in
The Middlesex District Attorney's Office was forced to dismiss drug dealing charges against Attorney Chris Spring's client this week after a judge allowed Attorney Spring's motion to suppress the seized heroin and cocaine. (more…)
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Posted on February 2, 2018 in
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today ruled it was proper for a Suffolk Superior Court judge to prohibit certain individuals from attending a murder trial with overtones of gang violence and witness intimidation. The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Fernandes. (more…)
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Posted on February 1, 2018 in
Following a recent evidentiary hearing in Lowell District Court, a judge has ruled that Attorney Chris Spring's client was subjected to an unconstitutional interrogation by Lowell police officers that led to the discovery of heroin. Because of the officers' improper conduct, the judge suppressed the drugs and the assistant district attorney was forced to...
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Posted on January 18, 2018 in
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today concluded the Massachusetts statute that allows crime victims to personally address the judge who is about to impose sentence on defendants is constitutional. The name of the case is Commonwealth v. McGonagle. (more…)
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