The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today ruled that Boston police officers unlawfully stopped the defendant's car and therefore, the gun that was found underneath his seat should have been suppressed.  As a result, the defendant's convictions were overturned and the case will now be dismissed.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Pinto. ...

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today reversed a superior court judge's allowance of a defendant's motion to suppress a gun found in his car, which will allow the prosecution of the defendant to continue to trial.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Edwards.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today overturned the conviction of a young man who was found guilty of firearms offenses, ruling the police lacked constitutional authority to stop and search him.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Meneus.  (more…)

In reversing a superior court judge's allowance of two men's motions to suppress evidence and statements, the Massachusetts Appeals Court today ruled the men were not in custody despite being approached in a restaurant parking lot by two police officers, being ordered not to move, and being separated for interrogation.  The name of the...

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today affirmed a Boston man's drug conviction, ruling it was appropriate for the police to conduct the strip search that led to the discovery of the cocaine.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Vick. (more…)