In Commonwealth v. Pierre, the Appeals Court refused to undo a 2015 OUI admission over the breathalyzer scandal because the other evidence was overwhelming.

A person arrested in Dedham, Dover, Medfield, Needham, Norwood, Wellesley, or Westwood is arraigned in the Dedham District Court, at 631 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026. A person who receives notice of ...

A person under 21 who holds a can of beer at a party, carries a bottle of vodka in a backpack, or drives with a case of beer in the car can face a charge of possessing alcohol under G.L. c. 138, § 34C ...

The Massachusetts Appeals Court decisions on 209A abuse prevention orders and 258E harassment prevention orders from the week ...

The SJC upheld the age-21 license to carry requirement in Commonwealth v. Thomson under the Bruen test. What it means for a ...

A fraternity member who forces pledges to drink, a team captain who paddles new players, and a club officer who keeps recruits awake all night can each face a hazing charge under G.L. c. 269, § 17.

A parent who lets teenagers drink at a party in the family home, a college student who buys beer for underage friends, and a bartender who serves a 20-year-old can each face a charge under G.L. c. 138 ...

In Commonwealth v. Bennett the Appeals Court held that holding a person’s ID for a warrant check was an unlawful seizure and affirmed suppression.

The BMC South Boston Division at 535 East Broadway hears criminal cases from South Boston and the Seaport District. Clerk’s ...

The Appeals Court applied the 2024 coercive control definition to uphold a 209A abuse prevention order extension in Kehlani K. v. Tripp T.

The BMC Charlestown Division at 3 City Square hears criminal cases from Charlestown, including OUI cases from the Tobin ...