Browse 5 abuse of discretion standard of review cases decided by Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
SJC Affirms Conviction Based on "State of Mind" Hearsay Exception
Commonwealth v. LeBlanc, decided by Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court on April 9, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts reviewed a defendant's convi...
Defendant forfeits right to be present by disruptive courtroom behavior
Commonwealth v. Gary E. Mosso, decided by Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court on December 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court reviewed a defendant's...
Prior 'unchaste character' evidence admissible to rebut fabricated allegations defense
Commonwealth v. John Larace, decided by Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court on October 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court affirmed the defendant's ...
Prior bad acts evidence admissible in child indecent assault case
James Peter Kyricopoulos v. Commonwealth, decided by Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court on July 31, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, James Peter Kyricopoulos, appealed his c...
Prior conviction evidence admissible in assault case
David Jones v. Commonwealth, decided by Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court on July 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, David Jones, appealed his conviction for assault and ...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 5 abuse of discretion standard of review cases from Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 5.
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