Affirmed civil commitment of sexually dangerous person where ASPD diagnosis, combined with institutional history of sexual misconduct and criminal record, supports finding of likely reoffense if unconfined.
Murder conviction vacated due to trial judge's failure to require race-neutral explanation for prosecutor's peremptory challenge of African-American juror, despite prima facie showing of discrimination.
Private needle distribution program does not violate statutes regulating needle sales or authorizing state-approved exchange programs.
SJC vacates judgment protecting animal health certificate information from public disclosure; narrows public safety exemption; rejects heightened deference to records custodian.
Physician's license suspension affirmed where he failed to submit required monitoring plans and abstinence documentation demanded by reinstatement conditions.
State probate judges must make special findings for undocumented immigrant children seeking federal SIJ status without assessing application merits or motivation.
Governor Patrick's defamation immunity for media statements about removing an official turned on whether she pleaded actual malice, not whether governors have absolute privilege.
Traffic stop unlawfully extended beyond time needed to investigate traffic violations when officer lacked reasonable suspicion of criminal drug activity.
District Court may proceed with compulsory counterclaim exceeding $25,000; statute's $25,000 cap applies only to plaintiff's claims, not counterclaims.
Conviction reversed where prosecution introduced prior drug convictions nineteen years old to rebut entrapment defense; staleness rendered evidence more prejudicial than probative.
