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– William O. Douglas, Associate Justice, U.S. Supreme Court (1961)

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Did Pamela Smart Plot with Her Teenage Lover to Kill Her Husband?
A&E
September 11, 2026
She Was Killed by the Same Man Who Murdered Her Mother 23 Years Earlier
A&E
September 8, 2026
Lawrence Fentanyl Bust: 1,225 Grams Seized, Two Arrested
Hoodline
September 6, 2026
The Clancy jury continues to deliberate
NPR
September 1, 2026
R.I.P. Peabody & Arnold, 1899-2026
Mass Lawyers Weekly
August 31, 2026
DA faces challenge over withheld police misconduct evidence
Mass Lawyers Weekly
August 28, 2026
DA faces challenge over withheld police misconduct evidence
Mass Lawyers Weekly
August 28, 2026
Erkan & Sullivan Urges Massachusetts Drivers With 2011-2019 OUI
National Law Review
August 17, 2026
Murder trial for Duxbury mom begins. Defense expected to focus on postpartum depression
WBUR
July 20, 2026
Attorneys: Clancy insanity defense faces steep odds at trial
Mass Lawyers Weekly
July 13, 2026
Bodycam footage of OUI suspect admissible
Mass Lawyers Weekly
June 15, 2026
SJC to weigh home security recording, ‘dissemination’ in nude photo case
Mass Lawyers Weekly
March 28, 2026
Appeals Court suppresses phone evidence after 123-day delay
Mass Lawyers Weekly
September 9, 2025
SJC reverses conviction on illegal firearm possession charge
Mass Lawyers Weekly
September 8, 2025
State flunks Evidence 101 in lottery fraud trial
Mass Lawyers Weekly
May 23, 2025
SJC Rules On 'Straight Pride' Counter-Protester Prosecution
WGBH News
September 9, 2019
SJC rejects 'pretext' test for traffic stops
Mass Lawyers Weekly
February 22, 2018
Police: New Year's Eve murder stemmed from domestic dispute
Eagle Tribune
January 19, 2018
Lawsuit: Police used inaccurate Breathalyzer rights form
Eagle Tribune
October 24, 2017
Homicide conviction set aside over faulty jury instruction
Mass Lawyers Weekly
April 3, 2017
Ex parte exchange between probation officer, judge OK
Mass Lawyers Weekly
February 2, 2017
"Suggestive" police identification of defendant admissible
Mass Lawyers Weekly
January 5, 2017
5 deportations in 10 years for suspected drug dealer
Boston Herald
September 8, 2016
New rule announced for preserving appellate rights
Mass Lawyers Weekly
July 20, 2016
Police target drug trade near highways
Eagle Tribune
April 22, 2016
Lawrence man arrested in Andover held on high bail
Andover Townsman
October 15, 2015
Alleged drug dealer can't challenge search of alleged drug customer
Mass Lawyers Weekly
February 11, 2015
Attorney: Case against Lawrence superintendent's driver should be dismissed
Eagle Tribune
August 11, 2014
Wage suit ruling could cost Lawrence over $1 million
Boston Globe
May 1, 2014
Nicole Paquette arrest for trafficking Cocaine, originally reported in
Eagle Tribune
April 4, 2014
Man denies 3d border violation
Boston Globe
February 20, 2013
$10,000 in heroin seized in Attleboro traffic stop
Attleboro Sun Chronicle
June 12, 2012
Judge considers GPS evidence in Boston arson case
Associated Press
March 23, 2012
Police shootings on the rise in NH
Eagle Tribune
July 10, 2011
Attorney: Deputy's shot injured man's eye
Eagle Tribune
March 26, 2011
Lawrence detective charged with intimidating witnesses
Eagle Tribune
November 10, 2010
Ex-bus driver arraigned on rape charges
Lowell Sun
April 9, 2010
DA says Laboy used school workers to do his errands
Eagle Tribune
March 10, 2010
Laboy's driver's trial on traffic charges postponed
Eagle Tribune
July 20, 2008
Local defense lawyers not surprised at Entwistle Conviction
Eagle Tribune
June 26, 2008
Man held after coke sting in store's lot
Lowell Sun
April 5, 2008
Man held on $10k bail for arson, prostitution
Eagle Tribune
April 4, 2006
Teacher: educator accused of rape
Eagle Tribune
March 29, 2006
Men admit they beat a Newburyport man who has since died
Eagle Tribune
March 28, 2006
Woman indicted in beating
Eagle Tribune
March 28, 2006
Man will serve jail time for beating
Eagle Tribune
March 28, 2006
Trial set for alleged purse thief
Eagle Tribune
March 28, 2006
Vermont man pleads not guilty to Salisbury man's beating
Eagle Tribune
March 28, 2006
Teen gets 5 to 8 years for robberies
Salem Evening News
March 17, 2006
Man arraigned for robbing cabbie twice
Lynn Daily Item
March 3, 2006
Lynn man charged with manslaughter remains free on bail
Lynn Item
February 28, 2006
Saugus man pleads guilty to drug, weapons charges
Lynn Item
December 1, 2005
Robbery convict sentenced to jail
Salem Evening News
September 5, 2005
Woman who used nieces to sell drugs goes to prison
Eagle Tribune
November 9, 2004
Man gets 8-10 years in meat cleaver assault
the Salem News
March 24, 2004
Peabody man convicted for rape in Lynn home
Lynn Daily Item
January 9, 2004
Accused officers to testify today
Eagle Tribune
September 21, 2001
Drug gang recruiting ploy: no equals death
Eagle Tribune
October 23, 2000
"Judicial Warrior" faces toughest opponent
Eagle Tribune
September 22, 2000
[State Police] Trooper Guilty of violating restraining order
Newburyport Daily News
April 25, 2000
Haverhill 'sweet-tooth' suspect arraigned
Eagle Tribune
December 31, 1999
dad gets year in jail for beating teen at stadium
Eagle Tribune
October 7, 1999
Police: money made here
Eagle Tribune
July 7, 1999
Raytheon protesters get year of probation
Boston Globe
March 11, 1999
Attorney: Case against Lawrence superintendent's driver should be dismissed
Eagle Tribune
Judge sets $1M in 'enormous' drug arrest
Eagle Tribune
2 charged with murder in shooting
Eagle Tribune
Man gets 7-9 years in prison for bat attack
Eagle Tribune
Brothers jailed for pot-robbery shooting
Eagle Tribune
Man sentenced to 12 for drug trafficking
Salem Evening News
Woman's screams save her from attack
Eagle Tribune
Mother, daughter talk deal with teenager's molestation
Eagle Tribune
Gang opens fire on witness
Eagle Tribune