The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today affirmed the murder conviction of a Haverhill man who stabbed his wife to death in February of 2010.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Mulgrave. (more…)

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today ruled that a double murderer who was a juvenile at the time of his crimes has the right to be resentenced in light of new cases prohibiting a mandatory life without parole sentence for juvenile killers.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Costa. (more…)

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today concluded for the first time that parents have the right to spank their children.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Dorvil.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today ruled that the twin brother of a murder defendant cannot be forced to provide the government with a sample of his DNA.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Kostka.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today ruled that defendants charged with operating under the influence of alcohol are entitled to a hearing to determine whether the Breathalyzer machine is reliable.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Camblin.  (more…)