In an important decision delivered earlier this week, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court held that police officers need a warrant to search the porch of a multifamily home.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Leslie.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court yesterday upheld a defendant's conviction for defrauding an insurance company after the defendant lied about hitting an animal with his car.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Driscoll.  (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 Appeals Court today determined that a motorist had been properly stopped pursuant to a sobriety roadblock, despite the fact that several of the police officers had not performed their duties pursuant to the operations plan.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Baker.  (more…)

In an interesting decision released last week, the United States Supreme Court ruled that a criminal defendant who wins on appeal is entitled to a refund of the court costs paid in conjunction with the conviction.  The name of the case is Nelson v. Colorado.  (more…)