The Massachusetts Appeals Court today upheld the conviction of a man who struck his female companion with his cane, rebuffing his argument that eyewitnesses were permitted to improperly identify him during his trial.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Stewart.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today upheld the felony assault conviction against a man who kicked his five-year-old child in the chest.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Rosa. (more…)

The Appeals Court today upheld the convictions against a man who stabbed his wife's roommate 31 times, resulting in a 15-20 year prison sentence.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Louis.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court yesterday rejected a convicted stalker's argument that his conviction should be overturned because his conduct was "motivated by jealousy and anger" and therefore not willful.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Chonga.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court yesterday affirmed a man's conviction for shooting to death a Springfield drug dealer in March of 2010.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Moore.  (more…)