I. Issue Did the trial judge abuse his discretion in denying the defendant, Michael Noguera’s, motion for a new trial? Specifically, was Noguera’s trial counsel ineffective by failing to fully investigate and present evidence of his mental illness, or did…
Attorney suspended for fifteen months for charging excessive fees, misrepresenting estate assets under oath to probate court, drafting wills with substantial gifts to himself, and failing to maintain proper trust accounts for two elderly clients.
Canine drug searches of prison visitors do not violate existing regulations but do require APA notice-and-comment procedures because they substantially affect public procedures.
Defendant must return surveillance DVD to prosecutor; self-incrimination claim and professional responsibility concerns do not justify withholding evidence prosecutor originally provided.
Affirmed Superior Court's denial of conviction vacation and Cotto order; allowed limited postconviction discovery regarding chemist's conduct.
Petitioner denied superintendence review of harassment prevention order; Appeals Court is proper venue for challenging such orders.
Nurse's license appeal becomes moot when board reinstates license; statute limits court review to reversing or affirming suspension decision only.
Mandamus petition properly denied where complainant had adequate remedy through direct appeal of Superior Court dismissal.
Stun gun possession ban violates Second Amendment; legislature may regulate through licensing or restrict prohibited persons but cannot absolutely prohibit civilians.
Medical marijuana patient's cultivation conviction reversed where jury instructions failed to require proof of intentional excess over sixty-day supply limit; possession with intent to distribute conviction affirmed.
