Partition of Native American common lands did not create implied easements by necessity. Tribal custom provided free passage, commissioners expressly reserved other rights in some deeds, and poor land quality suggested no access was intended.
Fair housing disparate impact claim survives motion to dismiss in principle, but fails on pleadings when owner's compliance with Section 8 regulations actually increased subsidy eligibility.
Affirmed murder conviction where DNA evidence from victim's blood on defendant's shoes was independently discoverable despite arguably unlawful initial observation at treatment facility.
Armed career criminal conviction reversed; second offender enhancement effectively dismissed by initial sentencing decision; resentencing on underlying crime affirmed.
Noncitizen defendant's motion for new trial based on ineffective assistance of counsel regarding deportation consequences of guilty plea to drug possession, remanded.
Pension forfeiture upon criminal conviction constitutes a fine subject to Eighth Amendment excessive fines limits. Complete forfeiture of officer's $659,000 pension for misdemeanor computer crimes held unconstitutionally excessive.
Appeal denied where appellant failed to file new notice of appeal after receiving extension, though court expressed concern the appeal should have proceeded.
Murder conviction affirmed; aggravated rape conviction dismissed as duplicative. Miranda statements properly obtained; interrogation techniques not coercive.
Anti-SLAPP appeals from District Court proceed directly to Appeals Court. Campaign speech criticizing elected official is protected political expression, not harassment.
Condominium association may file successive actions to establish multiple priority liens over first mortgage for unpaid common expenses spanning successive six-month periods.
