In an important decision, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today ruled that the Commonwealth cannot introduce evidence in a criminal defendant's trial that is related to a prior case in which the defendant was found not guilty.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Dorazio.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court this week affirmed a district court judge's decision to suppress a gun that was found on the fleeing defendant by Boston police officers.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Jones-Pannell. (more…)

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court yesterday reversed a Suffolk Superior Court judge's decision to suppress a gun found by Boston police officers during a motor vehicle stop.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Douglas.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today reversed a Malden District Court conviction of operating under the influence of drugs.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Sousa. (more…)

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today ruled that the recently-enacted sex trafficking law passes constitutional muster.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. McGhee.  (more…)