The Massachusetts Appeals Court yesterday reversed a superior court judge's decision to dismiss some charges related to a bar fight at a restaurant in Plymouth that left the victim with serious injuries to his head.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Johnson.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today ruled that Springfield police officers lacked constitutional authority to search a car associated with an alleged drug dealer which resulted in the seizure of a large amount of heroin and a gun.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Luna.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today reversed a superior court judge's determination that Lawrence cops acted unconstitutionally by forcing their way into an apartment without a warrant to investigate the report of a man with a gun.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Arias. (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today upheld a drug dealing conviction against a man who was allegedly in the business of selling crack cocaine on the streets of Brockton.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Smith.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today affirmed a Dorchester woman's conviction for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon in a case that involved her hitting her five-year-old son in the face with a belt.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Dobson.  (more…)