The Massachusetts Appeals Court today ruled that cocaine seized from a defendant's apartment was admissible at trial, despite the police officers' illegal entry into his apartment.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Komnenus.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today affirmed the conviction of a woman who was found guilty of leaving the scene of property damage, despite the fact that she got out of her car, had a conversation with the victim, and offered to provide her identifying information before leaving.  The name of the case is Commonwealth...

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today concluded for the first time that parents have the right to spank their children.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Dorvil.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today reversed the conviction of a defendant charged with carrying a gun because a Boston police officer looked at the contents of his cell phone without a warrant.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Dyette.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today ruled that the twin brother of a murder defendant cannot be forced to provide the government with a sample of his DNA.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Kostka.  (more…)