Juvenile court retains jurisdiction over defendant apprehended before age eighteen on delinquency complaints. Youthful offender indictment cannot issue after age eighteen, even if complaint timely filed.
Juvenile's petition for extraordinary review of denial of motion to dismiss for prejudicial delay was properly rejected; denial of such motions in delinquency cases not immediately appealable.
Interlocutory order denying intervention as of right is immediately appealable; trial court improperly refused notices of appeal.
Prosecutor committed misconduct by presenting false eyewitness testimony without disclosing witness's prior contradictory statement. Reversed dismissal because other evidence was sufficient to support indictment.
Housing Court has jurisdiction to hear counterclaims challenging postforeclosure plaintiff's title and to award damages, reversing prior requirement for separate equity action.
Defendant charged with fatal hit-and-run may be convicted of lesser included offense of causing personal injury, even though victim died, where jury could find he panicked rather than fled to avoid prosecution.
Appeals court affirms dismissal of contractor's damages suit against state agency for denying certification application; no private right of action exists, and certiorari is proper remedy.
Sex offender classification standards developed on male subjects cannot accurately assess female offenders' recidivism risk without considering gender as a relevant factor.
Petition for extraordinary relief from denial of motion to dismiss indictment based on alleged grand jury defect was properly denied without hearing.
Defendant's petition for interlocutory review of protective order limiting discovery of witness contact information denied; discovery disputes inappropriate for G.L. c. 211, § 3 review.
