Conviction for operating under the influence affirmed. Breathalyzer test results properly admitted where periodic testing and field testing used different cylinders. Judge did not abuse discretion reopening evidence after defendant's vague objection.
Prisoner's petition for name change based on Wiccan religious beliefs denied as inconsistent with public interests given serious convictions, criminal history, and parole eligibility.
Summary process appeal dismissed for late transcript filing, but reversed where rules permit cure. Tenant's compliance deemed timely under mandatory appellate rule provision.
Water heater lease with purchase option not a disguised credit sale; substantial buyout price means option was not for nominal consideration.
Denial of c. 211, § 3 petition affirmed where defendant exhausted ordinary appellate review; extraordinary superintendence power exercised sparingly, not as additional appellate layer.
Defendant seeking resentencing on harshness and ineffective-assistance grounds not entitled to extraordinary relief when direct appeal is pending.
Foreclosure void when notice of default fails to inform borrower of right to bring court action in nonjudicial foreclosure state.
SJC overrules prior precedent, holding that clear and convincing evidence is required to classify sex offenders by risk level due to changed circumstances.
Denial of interlocutory relief from ruling admitting witnesses in civil commitment case affirmed where party has adequate appellate and trial remedies.
Husband's petition for extraordinary relief from order appointing special master to sell marital home properly denied where he sought duplicate interlocutory review and failed to show irreparable harm.
