The Massachusetts Appeals Court today reversed a woman's conviction for operating under the influence of alcohol, ruling the trial judge made inappropriate comments that may have coerced the jury into finding the defendant guilty.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Firmin.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today upheld the larceny convictions of a woman who, while working as a bank employee, had stolen money from an elderly customer.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Perez. (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today affirmed the murder convictions of three men who participated in the stabbing death of a 16-year-old boy.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Mitchell. (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today rejected a convicted rapist's latest request for a new trial.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Laguer.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today ruled a defense attorney's request to strike a minority juror from hearing a criminal case was improper.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Carvalho. (more…)