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 agreed with the Appeals Court that a superior court judge had erroneously ruled a large amount of cocaine has been properly seized by the police.  The SJC's ruling means the drugs will no longer be admissible at the defendant's trial and he will likely go free.  The name...

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today reversed a defendant's conviction for carrying a loaded firearm, concluding that the evidence was insufficient to prove the defendant knew the gun was loaded.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Grayson.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today ruled that while a defendant's statement to the police should not have been introduced to the jury, the error was harmless and his conviction can therefore stand.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Spring.  (more…)

A Somerville District Court judge today allowed Attorney Chris Spring's motion to suppress evidence found during the execution of a search warrant at his client's apartment, resulting in the dismissal of his case (where he was charged with unlawfully possessing ammunition). (more…)