Court replaces strict constitutional standard for sealing criminal records with lower common-law good cause test, emphasizing legislative intent to remove barriers to employment and housing for rehabilitated individuals.
Union has direct standing to seek declaratory relief challenging agency's assertion that privatization law does not apply to contracts, but must join private vendors as necessary parties to proceed.
Murder conviction vacated based on newly available forensic evidence excluding defendant from purple jacket that prosecution relied upon as key physical evidence linking defendant to victim.
Defendant convicted of breaking and entering and larceny challenged denial of postverdict hearing regarding juror's contact with trial witness. Court affirmed, finding no extraneous influence or bias.
Murder conviction affirmed where third-party culprit evidence was properly excluded, co-conspirator statements admitted under joint venture exception, and isolated prosecutorial errors were harmless.
Conviction vacated where officer lacked probable cause to arrest and opened backpack after defendant withdrew consent, making cocaine and cash inadmissible fruits of illegal search.
Abuse prevention order affirmed where defendant waived venue objection through participation in prior proceedings and evidence showed reasonable fear based on harassment history.
Defendant sentenced under two firearm sentencing enhancements must be resentenced under one. Rule of lenity applies where statutory language is ambiguous.
Rehabilitative alimony appropriate where recipient spouse has demonstrated ability to reenter workforce based on employment history and transferable skills, despite lack of specific identifiable job. Remanded for recalculation of amount using all income sources.
Environmental Facilities Siting Board approval of natural gas power plant affirmed where board properly applied environmental justice policy, air quality standards, meteorological data, water supply analysis, and traffic route designations.
