SJC Opinions

Expungement of harassment prevention order records denied absent fraud on the court, despite judge's later finding that underlying allegations lacked evidentiary support.

Affirmed murder convictions for three men in drive-by shooting. Evidence of coordinated multi-firearm attack, vehicle maneuvering, ballistics, and flight supported knowing participation and shared lethal intent.

Convictions vacated where gunshot residue evidence lacked reliability foundation despite negative test results.

Supreme Judicial Court affirms dismissal of Marshfield's challenge to the MBTA Act's multifamily housing zoning requirement, rejecting unfunded mandate, constitutional voting rights, and zoning authority claims.

Conviction for involuntary manslaughter affirmed where abusive head trauma expert testimony, limited to injuries "consistent with" the diagnosis rather than causation, was properly admitted and sufficiency of evidence supported jury's verdict.

Petitioner denied superintendence relief for difficulties accessing two audio recordings from sealed criminal case. Court found adequate alternative remedy through pending BMC hearing.

Murder conviction upheld under felony-murder rule where defendant participated in armed robbery resulting in victim's death. Evidence sufficient to show defendant's involvement and intent.

Affirmed. Extraordinary relief petition properly denied where petitioner had adequate alternative remedy through ordinary appellate process.

Town's eminent domain taking of conservation easements over university property held valid where town showed prior interest in area as open space, followed usual procedures, and intended in good faith to use property for stated conservation purposes.

Husband seeking extraordinary relief challenging abuse prevention order and family court temporary orders. Court affirmed denial, finding adequate ordinary appellate remedies available.