Juvenile convicted of murder in first degree sentenced to life without parole under mandatory scheme. Court applies severability doctrine rather than creating new procedures, resulting in life with parole eligibility after fifteen years.
Juvenile court retains jurisdiction over defendant apprehended before age eighteen on delinquency complaints. Youthful offender indictment cannot issue after age eighteen, even if complaint timely filed.
Juvenile's petition for extraordinary review of denial of motion to dismiss for prejudicial delay was properly rejected; denial of such motions in delinquency cases not immediately appealable.
Interlocutory order denying intervention as of right is immediately appealable; trial court improperly refused notices of appeal.
Housing Court has jurisdiction to hear counterclaims challenging postforeclosure plaintiff's title and to award damages, reversing prior requirement for separate equity action.
Sex offender classification standards developed on male subjects cannot accurately assess female offenders' recidivism risk without considering gender as a relevant factor.
Petition for extraordinary relief from denial of motion to dismiss indictment based on alleged grand jury defect was properly denied without hearing.
Defendant's petition for interlocutory review of protective order limiting discovery of witness contact information denied; discovery disputes inappropriate for G.L. c. 211, § 3 review.
Appeals from Department of Telecommunications and Cable orders are governed by chapter 25, section 5, not chapter 30A. Case dismissed as moot after department provided proper notice.
Court affirmed dismissal of juvenile delinquency complaint for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute where probable cause was lacking. Five plastic bags of marijuana in pocket, without scales or cash, insufficient to establish distributional intent.
