The Massachusetts Appeals Court today affirmed the second-degree murder conviction of a man who shot to death his enemy in March of 2010.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Blanchard. (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court ruled yesterday that a woman charged with beating her stepdaughter was entitled to use reasonable force to discipline her.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Packer. (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court yesterday reversed a district court judge's denial of a defendant's motion to suppress drugs, ruling that the district court judge incorrectly justified the search as a "protective sweep."  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Colon. (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court yesterday ruled that a man wrongfully convicted of drug trafficking is entitled to sue the Commonwealth for damages.  The name of the case is Santana v. Commonwealth.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today reversed the convictions of a Springfield man, ruling the trial judge committed reversible error in refusing to allow testimony regarding statements the alleged victim made to the defendant's attorney.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Wray.  (more…)