The Massachusetts Appeals Court today ruled that a probation officer's search of a probationer's cell phone, without a warrant, was constitutionally permissible.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Shipps. (more…)

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today ruled a district court judge correctly suppressed a gun found by Boston police officers during an inventory search of the defendant's car after a valid motor vehicle stop.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Goncalves-Mendez.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today clarified the constitutional standard that must be satisfied by the Commonwealth to uphold a police officer's exit order and patfrisk of a motorist.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Torres-Pagan. (more…)

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today agreed with the Appeals Court that a superior court judge had erroneously ruled a large amount of cocaine has been properly seized by the police.  The SJC's ruling means the drugs will no longer be admissible at the defendant's trial and he will likely go free.  The name...

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today clarified the standard required for a police officer to obtain a blood sample from a person who is being investigated for driving under the influence of alcohol.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Dennis.  (more…)