The Massachusetts Appeals Court today reversed a woman's conviction for operating under the influence of alcohol, ruling the trial judge made inappropriate comments that may have coerced the jury into finding the defendant guilty.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Firmin.  (more…)

After a two-week trial and two days of deliberating, a Suffolk Superior Court jury convicted a Boston Fire Department district chief of stealing more than $46,000 from the city for personal expenses.  Sentencing is scheduled for February 25th. (more…)

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court this week affirmed the murder conviction of a man who killed his one-time girlfriend in Fitchburg in 1974, but who was not indicted until 2006 (and not convicted until 2012).  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Dame.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today upheld the larceny convictions of a woman who, while working as a bank employee, had stolen money from an elderly customer.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Perez. (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today affirmed the murder convictions of three men who participated in the stabbing death of a 16-year-old boy.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Mitchell. (more…)