The Massachusetts Appeals Court today ruled that a defendant, who ate a packet of heroin to prevent its seizure by a police officer, could be charged with violating the witness intimidation statute.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Tejeda. (more…)

In an important decision issued earlier this week, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled a Boston cop's testimony that a car was traveling "at a speed greater than reasonable," without more, was insufficient to justify stopping the car.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Teixeira-Furtado.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court yesterday delivered an important ruling that will potentially reduce criminal defendants' exposure when they are charged under the armed career criminal statute.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Resende.   (more…)

A three-judge panel of the Massachusetts Appeals Court today upheld a trial judge's order to suppress 159 pounds of marijuana discovered in a minivan being driven by the defendant, but criticized the Supreme Judicial Court ruling that compelled their decision.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Locke.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today affirmed a district court judge's order that a gun found in the defendant's car be suppressed, as the search by state troopers violated the defendant's constitutional rights.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Meneide. (more…)