The Massachusetts Appeals Court ruled today that the Commonwealth had not proven a medical examiner, who had gone into labor as the defendant's murder trial was beginning, was unavailable to testify four days later.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Dorisca.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today affirmed the convictions of Andover Attorney James Hyde for participating in a scheme in and around Lawrence to defraud insurance companies by staging fake car accidents and collecting on the policies.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Hyde.  (more…)

In an important speech delivered yesterday at the Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center, Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Ralph Gants assured Muslims they will receive legal protection if they are victimized because of their faith. (more…)

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today affirmed the first-degree murder conviction of a man who participated in a drug rip in New Bedford that resulted in the shooting death of a drug dealer.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Cole. (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today affirmed a defendant's conviction for operating under the influence of alcohol that was based on the defendant's failing the Breathalyzer test.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Costa.  (more…)