The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today affirmed the murder conviction against a Charlestown man who participated in the home invasion of an alleged drug dealer that resulted in the alleged drug dealer's son's death.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Sullivan.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court yesterday affirmed the conviction of a 19-year-old Chelsea man who was found guilty of murdering his mother.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Cartright. (more…)

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today affirmed the first-degree murder conviction of a man who poisoned his wife to death with antifreeze.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Keown.  (more…)

In an important decision delivered today, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court concluded it was error for a trial judge to mention the Breathalyzer test to a jury in a case where the defendant was charged with operating under the influence of alcohol but chose not to take the test.  The name of the case...

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today affirmed the conviction of a drug dealer who was caught with at least 18 bags of crack cocaine in Roxbury.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Ehiabhi.  (more…)