The Massachusetts Appeals Court today ruled that cocaine seized from a defendant's apartment was admissible at trial, despite the police officers' illegal entry into his apartment.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Komnenus.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today reversed the conviction of a defendant charged with carrying a gun because a Boston police officer looked at the contents of his cell phone without a warrant.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Dyette.  (more…)

In a 3-2 decision, the Massachusetts Appeals Court today upheld a Boston police officer's stop of a defendant and seizure of a gun in Roxbury.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Warren.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today reversed a superior court judge's decision to exclude from trial the heroin found on an alleged drug dealer.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Freeman. (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today upheld the seizure of a gun in Holyoke that led to the defendant's conviction for unlawful possession of a defaced firearm.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Colon.  (more…)