House fiscal budget bill was a money bill because it would increase tax revenue. Senate amendments to the bill, even comprehensive ones, did not violate the origination clause.
Breath test evidence admissible by statute remains subject to scientific reliability challenges. Vacated and remanded for hearing on Alcotest reliability.
Murder conviction affirmed where defendant jumped on victim's chest during woods robbery, breaking sternum and ribs, and DNA evidence linked defendant's seized sneakers to victim's blood.
Officer may enter home without warrant in hot pursuit of driver suspected of jailable misdemeanor. Reckless operation charge established by erratic driving and near-collision with parked vehicle during police pursuit.
Investment advisor who solicited client to invest in unsuitable hedge fund held to be "seller" under Massachusetts Uniform Securities Act; fiduciary duty extends statute of limitations under fraudulent concealment doctrine.
Police officer convicted of assault and battery for repeatedly striking unarmed civilian with flashlight. Jury instruction errors regarding officer's status and duty to retreat held harmless.
Independent contractor statute does not apply to licensed real estate salespersons; real estate licensing statute's specific authorization of independent contractor relationships controls over general wage law presumption.
Murder conviction affirmed where DNA and eyewitness testimony established defendant's guilt despite his claims of police inadequacy and third-party culprit evidence.
Judge properly reduced first-degree murder verdict to second-degree murder where evidence of deliberate premeditation was slim and defendant's youth, untreated mental illness, and troubled background pointed to lesser culpability.
Charitable corporation retains ownership of land parcels purchased with its own funds despite Commonwealth's later statutory assertion of ownership. Sovereign immunity does not bar quiet title actions.
