Conviction reversed; erroneous first complaint witness designation, admission of multiple victim disclosures, and exclusion of battered woman syndrome expert testimony violated defendant's rights.
Warrantless search of digital camera during inventory violated state constitutional protections. Images depicting firearms inadmissible. Conviction vacated; lesser offense affirmed.
Murder conviction upheld. Court reversed order enforcing plea agreement where defendant failed to show prosecutor promised custody-free parole hearing or reasonable reliance on such promise.
Attorney's loan agent lacked apparent authority to bind attorney regarding unsecured side loan; agent's knowledge not imputable to principal without proper agency relationship.
Juvenile convicted of first-degree murder remains subject to postconviction gatekeeper provision despite resentencing to life with parole eligibility.
Murder conviction affirmed where trial counsel's failure to consult mental health expert was error but did not affect premeditation verdict given overwhelming independent evidence of planning.
Wholesaler responsible for collecting sales tax on drop shipment transactions involving out-of-state retailers; dormant commerce clause challenge rejected.
Massachusetts courts lack authority to arrest and detain individuals based on federal civil immigration detainers. The removal process is civil, not criminal, and common law authorizes arrests only for criminal offenses.
Woman convicted of statutory rape of three boys challenges confession, video evidence, and prosecutor's closing argument. Court upholds conviction. Sex offender registration statute does not violate due process at initial submission stage.
Murder convictions affirmed where circumstantial evidence supported jury's finding of defendant's knowing participation in joint venture to commit three murders.