A Massachusetts jury today rejected the Commonwealth's prosecution of Attorney Chris Spring's client, who was charged with assault and battery on a police officer, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct.  The jury took less than 10 minutes to find Attorney Spring's client not guilty of all charges. (more…)

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today upheld the murder conviction of a South Boston man who killed his 65-year-old neighbor who sometimes sold him drugs.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Cassino. (more…)

When the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court upheld a murder conviction in a Worcester case today, it highlighted a perilous collateral consequence - a murder conviction - that might result from participation in a felony.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Mazariego. (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today upheld the conviction of a man who was found guilty of assault and battery with a knife after his friend stabbed the victim.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Lugo.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today reversed a Salem mother's conviction for attempted murder in a case where the defendant failed to provide her son with medication to treat his cancer.  The son later died when the cancer recurred and the case garnered national media attention.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v....