In a decision released today, a Lowell District Court judge has suppressed heroin and illegal prescription medication that was found in our client's pocket.  Unless the Commonwealth appeals the judge's ruling, the case will be dismissed.  Attorney Chris Spring argued the motion. (more…)

The Boston Globe reported that Massachusetts State Trooper Dale Jenkins was arraigned on several serious charges in Salem Superior Court today following his alleged involvement in a car accident in North Andover last May. (more…)

The superior court judge presiding over the upcoming Aaron Hernandez murder trial issued a series of important pretrial orders today that significantly limit the evidence that may be offered by the Commonwealth.  In a recent post, I outlined the evidence that the prosecution team wanted to admit against Hernandez under an evidentiary rule that...

Multiple media sources reported on Friday that Aaron Hernandez has filed a motion to prevent the Commonwealth from introducing evidence of his "prior bad acts" at his upcoming murder trial.  According to the Boston Herald, the defense team has identified and objected to eight pieces of evidence the prosecution wants to share with the...

The Massachusetts Appeals Court ruled today that after Boston police officers arrested the defendant on the mistaken belief that he was the subject of an arrest warrant, the Commonwealth could not use any of the contraband found in his car, including a gun, against him at trial.  The case is Commonwealth v. Maingrette. (more…)