The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court yesterday upheld a superior court judge's decision to grant a new trial to a Mattapan man who had been convicted of shooting to death a 19-year-old man following a baby shower in Roslindale.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Perez.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today ruled a district court judge correctly suppressed a gun found by Boston police officers during an inventory search of the defendant's car after a valid motor vehicle stop.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Goncalves-Mendez.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today affirmed the guilty verdict delivered by a jury that included a blind juror.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Heywood. (more…)

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today clarified the constitutional standard that must be satisfied by the Commonwealth to uphold a police officer's exit order and patfrisk of a motorist.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Torres-Pagan. (more…)

Attorney Chris Spring's client was found not guilty today of operating under the influence of alcohol and child endangerment following her trial in Ayer District Court. (more…)