J.H. v. Commonwealth (Lawyers Weekly No. 10-055-18)
Juvenile Court judge may transfer lesser included offenses under G.L. c. 119, § 72A, but must provide defendant meaningful opportunity to be heard on discharge before transfer.
Juvenile Court judge may transfer lesser included offenses under G.L. c. 119, § 72A, but must provide defendant meaningful opportunity to be heard on discharge before transfer.
Harassment prevention order affirmed; firearms surrender provision vacated. Threatening texts, physical pursuit, and workplace confrontation constitute harassment despite First Amendment claim.