In a split-decision, the Massachusetts Appeals Court today affirmed the conviction of a man who was found guilty of selling cocaine in Lawrence, despite the absence of testimony from any witness who saw the transaction.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Alvarado.  (more…)

In a sharply divided opinion, the Massachusetts Appeals Court today upheld the conviction of a Taunton man who was convicted of carrying a gun without a license.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Summers. (more…)

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today rejected a Somerville man's claim that the prosecution committed misconduct requiring the reversal of his murder conviction.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Imbert.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today reversed the murder conviction of an alleged drug dealer who was accused of shooting to death another drug dealer in a Boston apartment.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Drayton.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court yesterday ruled that Northeastern University police officers unconstitutionally detained a man who was later found to be carrying a handgun.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Harris.  (more…)