SJC-13312
Summary: Criminal-- The defendant, convicted of murder in the first degree, is seeking a new trial based on DNA testing.
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Summary: Criminal-- The defendant, convicted of murder in the first degree, is seeking a new trial based on DNA testing.
Summary: Bar Discipline-- This matter involves disciplinary proceedings brought against attorneys who worked in the office of the Massachusetts Attorney General arising out of the withholding of evidence regarding drug tampering at a state drug laboratory.
Summary: Criminal; Sentencing-- Whether the defendant is subject to enhanced sentencing under the shoplifting statute.
Summary: Negligence-- This damage action against a commercial landlord arising out of a death by shooting at a nightclub raises the issue whether a landlord’s duty to prevent foreseeable criminal acts includes a duty to learn of criminal acts that occurred prior the landlord having purchased the property.
Summary: Employment Law-- This damage action by a former employee against a railroad alleging wage violations raises issues regarding federal preemption of Massachusetts wage laws.
Summary: Criminal-- Various issues arising out of murder conviction, including what a jury may consider when the defendant claims self-defense on the basis that the victim was the first aggressor.
Summary: Criminal-- Various issues arising out of conviction for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, including the admissibility of testimony before a grand jury.
Summary: Criminal-- In a prosecution for attempted murder and other crimes, the Commonwealth is seeking review of a Superior Court judge’s order allowing the defendant’s motion to inspect areas of the victim’s residence where the alleged crimes occurred.
Summary: Criminal-- Various issues arising out of murder conviction.
Summary: Criminal-- Various issues arising out of murder conviction.
Summary: Criminal-- Various issues arising out of murder conviction.