Child pornography convictions affirmed where police obtained evidence through corroborated IP address investigation and file-sharing program surveillance. Lascivious intent required for all child pornography statute violations.
Search warrant for apartment valid where police traced child pornography transmission through specific IP address to that residence via ISP subpoena, despite uncertainty about account holder's residency.
Insurance company liable for unfair settlement practices; postjudgment interest excluded from amount multiplied for punitive damages under G.L. c. 93A.
Successive prosecution for larceny barred by different elements test, not double jeopardy where prior acquittal was for receiving stolen property.
Mortgagee's failure to notify tax assessor and utilities after foreclosure under General Laws chapter 244, section 15A does not render foreclosure void.
Petition for stay of state court proceedings moot where trial court had already continued proceedings pending resolution of petitioner's federal appeal.
Mandamus petition seeking entry of settlement judgment denied where petitioners failed to demonstrate inadequacy of alternative remedies and noncompliance with appellate procedures.
Stop of vehicle based on radio broadcast lacked reasonable suspicion where Commonwealth failed to establish reliability of the broadcast's source information.
Judge did not abuse discretion in declaring mistrial after defense counsel intentionally violated order excluding evidence of co-occupant's prior firearm conviction.
Officer lawfully stopped vehicle based on reliable witness report of armed individual combined with suspicious late-night conduct in high-crime area.
