Embezzlement convictions vacated where victim was federal credit union not covered by state bank embezzlement statute. Larceny by embezzlement is lesser included offense; remanded for conviction and resentencing on that charge.
Conviction affirmed where defendant made statements before custodial interrogation attached and where any Miranda error was harmless beyond reasonable doubt.
Harassment prevention orders vacated where defendant's single occasion of driving past plaintiff's home three times in quick succession lacked evidence of willful, malicious conduct intended to cause fear.
Appeals from expired harassment prevention orders should be reviewed on merits when defendant has continuing interest. Insufficient evidence supported issuance of order.
Murder conviction of sixteen-year-old affirmed; mandatory life sentence without parole vacated as unconstitutional under Miller v. Alabama and Massachusetts law.
Servient estate owner may reduce easement width if narrowed way remains adequate for easement's intended purpose and holder's utility is not significantly lessened.
Defendant convicted of child rape was entitled to pretrial access to complainant's psychological records documenting her statements about the alleged assault.
Petitioner denied extraordinary relief where adequate alternative remedy existed: right to appeal Superior Court's denial of trial motions to Appeals Court.
Trooper's subjective belief that resident was lying insufficient to establish reasonable belief that arrest warrant subject was present in home at time of entry.
Trial judge's delayed decision in sexually dangerous person commitment case violated thirty-day deadline but did not warrant dismissal; alternative remedies available.
