In an important decision, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today ruled that the Commonwealth cannot introduce evidence in a criminal defendant's trial that is related to a prior case in which the defendant was found not guilty.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Dorazio.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today reversed a defendant's convictions for serious crimes because Worcester police officers used coercive and unconstitutional techniques to obtain a confession from him.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Monroe. (more…)

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court this week affirmed a district court judge's decision to suppress a gun that was found on the fleeing defendant by Boston police officers.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Jones-Pannell. (more…)

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court yesterday reversed a Suffolk Superior Court judge's decision to suppress a gun found by Boston police officers during a motor vehicle stop.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Douglas.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today ruled that the recently-enacted sex trafficking law passes constitutional muster.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. McGhee.  (more…)