The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today ruled it was proper for a Suffolk Superior Court judge to prohibit certain individuals from attending a murder trial with overtones of gang violence and witness intimidation.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Fernandes.  (more…)

Following a recent evidentiary hearing in Lowell District Court, a judge has ruled that Attorney Chris Spring's client was subjected to an unconstitutional interrogation by Lowell police officers that led to the discovery of heroin.  Because of the officers' improper conduct, the judge suppressed the drugs and the assistant district attorney was forced to...

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court yesterday affirmed the murder conviction of a man who helped his codefendant gun down a 14-year-old boy on a Dorchester street.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Lopes.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today upheld a Maine man's convictions for illegally possessing two loaded guns in Boston, even though the assistant district attorney asked a series of inappropriate questions to one of the defendant's witnesses.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Knowles.  (more…)

A Lowell District Court judge today ruled a Billerica police officer violated Attorney Chris Spring's client's constitutional rights when he searched the defendant's car without his consent.  As a result, the case against the defendant has been dismissed. (more…)