The Massachusetts Appeals Court today upheld a former Salem police officer's conviction for sexually assaulting a man who was in protective custody at the police station.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Butler. (more…)

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 Appeals Court ruled today that a juvenile court judge properly admitted "first-complaint" testimony against a teenager who was convicted of raping his young cousin.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Alce. (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today upheld a superior court judge's decision to dismiss a child rapist's alleged probation violations, concluding the defendant's probation had expired while he was involuntarily committed to the Massachusetts Treatment Center.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Pacheco.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today upheld a guilty finding against a man who possessed a picture of a young girl who was wearing lingerie that exposed her breast.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Graziano. (more…)