The Massachusetts Appeals Court today reversed the conviction of a woman who was found guilty of operating under the influence of alcohol after a police officer came upon her having sex in a truck on the side of Route 9 in Ware.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Beltrandi.  (more…)

In an opinion delivered yesterday, the Massachusetts Appeals Court made it much easier for the Commonwealth to prove minor motor vehicle offenses (such as driving with a suspended license) by authorizing the introduction of records kept by the Registry of Motor Vehicles.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Royal.  (more…)

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…)

A freak car accident on Route 128 in Lexington yesterday afternoon left a 26-year-old man dead.  It has not yet been decided whether the driver of the other vehicle will be charged with motor vehicle homicide. (more…)

In an interesting opinion delivered today, the Massachusetts Appeals Court ruled that driving with a suspended registration is ordinarily not a crime for which the driver can be arrested.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Ubilez.  (more…)