Commonwealth v. Perkins (and 19 companion cases) (Lawyers Weekly No. 10-111-13)
Officers searched an automobile without warrant after driver's arrest for operating without valid license. Court affirmed suppression of firearm and drugs.
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Commonwealth v. Akara (and 17 companion cases) (Lawyers Weekly No. 10-092-13)
Defendants convicted of first-degree murder for shooting on MBTA train that killed unborn child. Joint venture liability affirmed where evidence supported either defendant as shooter with knowing assistance from other.
Adoption of Zander (and three companion cases) (Lawyers Weekly No. 11-036-13)
Affirmed in part, remanded in part. Court upheld adoption plan and denied postadoption parental visitation but required judge to establish formal sibling visitation schedule.