The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today ruled that defendants charged with operating under the influence of alcohol are entitled to a hearing to determine whether the Breathalyzer machine is reliable.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Camblin.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today ruled a police officer's "hot pursuit" of a drunken driving suspect into his garage was justified.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Jewett. (more…)

The Supreme Judicial Court today affirmed multiple convictions against a disgraced former police officer.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Asher.   (more…)

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court yesterday reversed the assault and battery conviction of a defendant who was prohibited from impeaching the credibility of the Commonwealth's witnesses by the trial judge.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Magdalenski.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court yesterday ruled that defendants who pleaded guilty to drug charges based on lab tests performed by disgraced former state chemist Annie Dookhan cannot face more serious charges or receive harsher prison sentences if they are successful in obtaining new trials.  The name of the case is Bridgeman v. District...