Reversal of dismissal of tortious interference and Consumer Protection Act claims; facts inadequate to resolve choice of law at pleading stage.
Police properly obtained juvenile's initial Miranda waiver with guardian present but violated his rights by monitoring and interrupting a mid-interrogation request to consult with his guardian.
Drug possession conviction affirmed despite insufficient probable cause for no-knock warrant; suppression denied where police acted in good faith.
Assault and battery by hypodermic needle conviction affirmed where defendant thrust needle at officer, causing puncture wound requiring hospital treatment.
Suspended prison sentences of three years or more qualify as sentences under the habitual offender statute, whether suspended wholly or partially at sentencing.
Defendant convicted of rape and child abuse challenged admissibility of statements to pastor, polygraph reference, and motor vehicle record. Appeals Court affirmed, finding no privilege violation or constitutional error.
Appeals Court vacated and remanded a defendant's motion to vacate a 1997 guilty plea to assault by means of a dangerous weapon based on counsel's failure to advise of immigration consequences, finding substantial issues of ineffective assistance and prejudice warranting hearing.
Appeals court affirms denial of anti-SLAPP motion by insurer sued for failing to offer reasonable settlement when liability became clear.
Affirmed level three sex offender classification where offender targeted minor online, misrepresented age, and traveled to meet her despite no prior record.
Drug distribution conviction upheld where defendant emerged from house to sell prescription pills to undercover officer during controlled buy arranged by his nephew.
