The Massachusetts Appeals Court today reversed a defendant's conviction for carrying a loaded firearm, concluding that the evidence was insufficient to prove the defendant knew the gun was loaded.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Grayson.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today ruled that a juvenile court judge had improperly found a juvenile in violation of his probation, where the only evidence presented was in the form of unreliable hearsay offered by his probation officer.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Grant G.  (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 ruled that while a defendant's statement to the police should not have been introduced to the jury, the error was harmless and his conviction can therefore stand.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Spring.  (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…)