The Massachusetts Appeals Court today ruled that the police properly seized a defendant's memory cards when searching for his electronic devices, despite the search warrant's failure to list the memory cards as items to be seized.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Tarjick.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court yesterday reversed a defendant's conviction for beating up his wife after the prosecutor made improper statements during closing arguments.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Alphonse.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today reversed the suppression order of a district court judge, ruling that Peabody police officers were correct in entering an apartment without a warrant to investigate a potential domestic disturbance.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Gordon. (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today affirmed the conviction of a man who stuck a police officer with a needle while being placed into custody.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Hamilton. (more…)

On Wednesday, the Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed the aggravated rape and abuse of a child convictions of a defendant who was convicted based, in part, on a statement he made to his former pastor.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Nutter. (more…)