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…)

A Lowell District Court jury today acquitted a Spring & Spring client who was charged with assaulting a group of protesters who were walking on a picket line during a work stoppage.  Attorney Chris Spring tried the case. (more…)

The Supreme Judicial Court today affirmed multiple convictions against a disgraced former police officer.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Asher.   (more…)