Attorney Chris Spring appeared before the Massachusetts Appeals Court today and argued that his client's drug conviction should be reversed as a result of multiple errors made by the trial judge.  Attorney Spring's brief can be read here.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today reversed a trial judge's decision to allow a convicted Holyoke drug dealer to withdraw his guilty plea based on the misconduct of a state-employed chemist. The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Ubeira-Gonzalez. (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today reversed a Springfield District Court judge's ruling that the police acted unlawfully in searching a backpack found in the trunk of a car in which the defendant was riding.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Crowley-Chester.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today reversed a juvenile's conviction for indecently assaulting a female acquaintance, ruling that the trial judge committed error by introducing a transcript of the alleged victim's interview with law enforcement.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Foster F. (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court ruled today that after Boston police officers arrested the defendant on the mistaken belief that he was the subject of an arrest warrant, the Commonwealth could not use any of the contraband found in his car, including a gun, against him at trial.  The case is Commonwealth v. Maingrette. (more…)