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Berry v. Commonwealth - Resentencing and Psychiatric Examination

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court affirmed a lower court's decision allowing a reciprocal court-ordered psychiatric examination of a defendant seeking resentencing. The defendant had presented expert testimony regarding his mental condition, prompting the Commonwealth's request for its own expert evaluation.

Commonwealth v. Jean P. Durand - Criminal Assault and Battery Appeal

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed a conviction for assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury. The court found sufficient evidence to sustain the conviction despite the defendant's claim of not being criminally responsible due to mental illness.

Doe v. Sex Offender Registry Board - Sex Offender Classification Appeal

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a non-precedential decision in John Doe v. Sex Offender Registry Board, upholding a Superior Court judgment that affirmed the Board's classification of Doe as a level three sex offender. The court found the classification was supported by clear and convincing evidence and that the hearing examiner properly considered mitigating factors.

Attorney General v Mystic Valley Charter School - Public Records Law

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that Commonwealth charter schools are subject to the State's public records law. The court affirmed a lower court's decision, finding that Mystic Valley Regional Charter School must comply with public records requests.

John Doe v. Sex Offender Registry Board - Classification Appeal

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a memorandum and order affirming a Superior Court judgment that upheld the Sex Offender Registry Board's (SORB) classification of John Doe as a level three sex offender. The court found substantial evidence supported the hearing examiner's findings regarding penetration and the application of risk factors.

John Doe v. Sex Offender Registry Board - Sex Offender Classification Appeal

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a memorandum and order affirming a Superior Court judgment that upheld a Sex Offender Registry Board decision classifying John Doe as a level two sex offender. The court addressed several claims of error regarding the hearing examiner's findings and reliance on evidence.

SJC Rules Armed Robbery Not Predicate Offense Under Force Clause

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that armed robbery is not a predicate offense under the 'force clause' of G. L. c. 276, § 58A, as it can be committed with minimal force and without a weapon. This decision clarifies the scope of offenses eligible for pretrial detention under this statute.