The Massachusetts Appeals Court today ruled that the Commonwealth can prosecute a criminal defendant after connecting him to a crime scene by his illegally-obtained DNA.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Lunden.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today ruled that Swampscott police officers did not violate the constitution in searching a defendant's car and seizing a stun gun found inside.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Demirtshyan. (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today upheld a district court judge's decision to suppress a bag of cocaine that Boston police officers found in the defendant's mouth, ruling that the cops' conduct was unconstitutional.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Evans.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today ruled that cocaine seized from a defendant's apartment was admissible at trial, despite the police officers' illegal entry into his apartment.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Komnenus.  (more…)

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…)