Murder conviction affirmed where DNA evidence placed defendant in victim's apartment, phone records showed contact before stabbing, and prosecutor's closing argument properly responded to defense theories.
Mortgagor has standing to challenge mortgage assignments underlying foreclosure. Defective assignment prevented mortgagee from acquiring valid title. Reversed and remanded.
First-degree murder conviction for father who directed overmedication and withheld medical care from critically ill four-year-old daughter affirmed; ineffective assistance claims rejected.
Affirmed conviction for rape despite arguments of newly discovered evidence, ineffective assistance, and prosecutorial misconduct relating to civil lawsuit.
Supreme Judicial Court affirmed that assessments for storm preparedness investigations do not constitute an unconstitutional taking when companies cannot pass costs to consumers, provided the department ensures adequate rates of return.
Violation of out-of-state protection order prosecuted in Massachusetts is governed by Massachusetts law. Massachusetts adequately instructed jury on accident and incidental contact elements.
Borrower cannot rescind consumer credit transaction defensively by recoupment after four-year MCCCDA deadline expires because rescission and recoupment are distinct common-law remedies.
Emergency aid exception extends to warrantless police entry to rescue animals in danger; court considered animal welfare statutes in reaching decision.
Overruling McAllister, strict liability under G.L. c. 143, § 51 applies to all building code violations, not just fire-safety violations. But "building" under the statute covers only large-scale public, commercial, assembly, or workplace structures, not small-scale residential rentals.
Municipality must pay police captain's accrued compensatory time under Wage Act; special act governing municipal budgets does not override wage payment obligations.
