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…)

In a 3-2 decision, the Massachusetts Appeals Court today upheld a Boston police officer's stop of a defendant and seizure of a gun in Roxbury.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Warren.  (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…)