The Massachusetts Appeals Court today upheld four rape convictions against a Haverhill man who repeatedly sexually assaulted his live-in girlfriend.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Lewis. (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today reversed a defendant's child rape convictions because a therapist improperly vouched for the alleged victim's credibility.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Lopez.  (more…)

Attorney Christopher Spring convinced an Ayer District Court jury to acquit his client of assault and battery in a case that ended today.  The jury deliberated for less than half an hour before exonerating Attorney Spring's client. (more…)

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court yesterday reversed a defendant's rape conviction after concluding the trial judge had erroneously allowed the prosecutor to elicit testimony that the defendant had confessed his guilt to his wife.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Garcia.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court yesterday reversed the conviction of a man who was found guilty of indecent assault and battery on a child under the age of 14 where the prosecution improperly admitted medical records without the necessary expert testimony.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Hamel.  (more…)