The Massachusetts Appeals Court yesterday upheld the convictions of a man who set fire to a truck belonging to a man who had sexually assaulted his sister earlier in the evening.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Balboni.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today ruled that a defendant, who ate a packet of heroin to prevent its seizure by a police officer, could be charged with violating the witness intimidation statute.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Tejeda. (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court reversed a defendant's conviction for manslaughter earlier this week after concluding the trial judge improperly restricted the public's access to the courtroom during the jury selection process.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Lopes.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today upheld two convictions against a defendant who was found guilty of subjecting her dogs to cruel conditions.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Trefry.  (more…)

A three-judge panel of the Massachusetts Appeals Court today upheld a trial judge's order to suppress 159 pounds of marijuana discovered in a minivan being driven by the defendant, but criticized the Supreme Judicial Court ruling that compelled their decision.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Locke.  (more…)