In a trio of cases decided yesterday, the Massachusetts Appeals Court clarified the Commonwealth's burden in cases where defendants are alleged to have violated the "stay away" provision of restraining orders.  The names of the cases are Commonwealth v. Watson, Commonwealth v. Telcinord, and Commonwealth v. Goldman.   (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today affirmed a man's conviction for raping a prostitute in a Burlington hotel in January of 2009.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Prado.  (more…)

A Concord District Court jury today acquitted Attorney Chris Spring's client of twice violating a restraining order that had been obtained by his wife. (more…)

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today affirmed the conviction of a man who participated in a shooting that killed a Billerica man in 2012.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Bin.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today refused to allow a convicted rapist to withdraw his guilty pleas to a series of aggravated rapes committed in Worcester 16 years ago.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Gilbert.  (more…)