The Massachusetts Appeals Court today affirmed the convictions of a baby's mother and the mother's boyfriend for inflicting horrific injuries on her tiny body during the first weeks of her life.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Dragotta.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today affirmed the convictions of a man involved in a violent road rage incident who missed part of his trial because he fell asleep on his couch.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Zammuto. (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today reversed a Waltham man's conviction for possessing a Nazi-issued gun in his apartment.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Lovering.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today reversed a Lynn man's conviction for raping his stepdaughter, holding that the trial judge improperly allowed testimony regarding the defendant's alleged confession to his wife.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Garcia.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today reversed a woman's conviction for operating under the influence of alcohol, ruling the trial judge made inappropriate comments that may have coerced the jury into finding the defendant guilty.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Firmin.  (more…)