The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today concluded for the first time that parents have the right to spank their children.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Dorvil.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today reversed the conviction of a defendant charged with carrying a gun because a Boston police officer looked at the contents of his cell phone without a warrant.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Dyette.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today ruled that the twin brother of a murder defendant cannot be forced to provide the government with a sample of his DNA.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Kostka.  (more…)

A Lowell District Court jury today acquitted a Spring & Spring client who was charged with assaulting a group of protesters who were walking on a picket line during a work stoppage.  Attorney Chris Spring tried the case. (more…)

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today ruled that defendants charged with operating under the influence of alcohol are entitled to a hearing to determine whether the Breathalyzer machine is reliable.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Camblin.  (more…)