Abuse prevention order extension affirmed. Plaintiff proved abuse by preponderance of evidence through testimony of physical assaults and controlling behavior. Appeal from ex parte order dismissed as moot.
Correction officer forfeits retirement pension for cocaine possession because crime was inextricably linked to his position through communications with an inmate he supervised.
State Police sergeant forfeits pension after conviction for online enticement of minor; legal link to position sufficient for forfeiture under G.L. c. 32, § 15(4).
Reinstated assault and battery indictments where grand jury evidence showed serious bodily injury and aiding and abetting liability despite trial judge's dismissal.
Fifth Amendment protects against compelled self-incrimination but does not bar court order to enter iPhone PIN code when government established knowledge of phone's existence, defendant's control, and authenticity.
Restrictive covenants on residential property expired after thirty years where the original 1980 agreement lacked a provision for extensions. A 2001 amendment adding an extension mechanism could not cure this defect.
Springfield officer had probable cause to stop defendant's vehicle based on informant's tip and police corroboration. However, Springfield police lacked authority to conduct warrantless search in Chicopee.
Bank foreclosed on mortgage, brought summary process to remove occupants. Defendants' defense based on notice defect was raised only after Supreme Judicial Court decision establishing that defense.
Borrower lacks standing to challenge mortgage assignment based on alleged violation of pooling and servicing agreement; borrower is not party to or beneficiary of trust agreement.
Retirement board's enrollment error must be corrected; employee not required to take affirmative steps to purchase creditable service he was eligible to receive.
