The Massachusetts Appeals Court today affirmed the conviction of a woman who was found guilty of leaving the scene of property damage, despite the fact that she got out of her car, had a conversation with the victim, and offered to provide her identifying information before leaving.  The name of the case is Commonwealth...

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today reversed the conviction of a defendant charged with carrying a gun because a Boston police officer looked at the contents of his cell phone without a warrant.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Dyette.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today affirmed the convictions of a man who had been accused of passing a counterfeit $100 bill to pay for gas in Barnstable.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Tavares.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today reversed a superior court judge's decision to exclude from trial the heroin found on an alleged drug dealer.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Freeman. (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today upheld the seizure of a gun in Holyoke that led to the defendant's conviction for unlawful possession of a defaced firearm.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Colon.  (more…)