Probation in criminal law is an alternative to serving time in jail or prison. It refers to a period of time in which an offender is subject to certain conditions set by the courts, often under the supervision of a probation officer. Probation is also a period of monitoring as a condition upon an...

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today affirmed a defendant's conviction for murdering a Plymouth man in his home 13 years ago, but ordered a superior court judge to hold a hearing to determine if the defendant is entitled to a new trial.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Holbrook.  (more…)

A Lowell District Court judge today ruled a Billerica police officer violated Attorney Chris Spring's client's constitutional rights when he searched the defendant's car without his consent.  As a result, the case against the defendant has been dismissed. (more…)