The federal courthouse in Boston will be one of 14 federal courthouses to participate in a study on cameras in the courtroom. A three-year study will begin on October 17, 2011 allowing cameras in courtrooms. Cameras will only be allowed in courtrooms where civil cases are being heard with the consent of both parties. The… Read More
Archives for 2011
Massachusetts courts uphold fees for speeding hearings
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that courts can charge $25 for a clerk magistrates appeal and an additional $50 for a judge’s appeal of a civil motor vehicle offense. The court reasoned that the fee for both a clerk magistrate’s hearing and a judge’s appeal was reasonable and necessary to address the large… Read More
Boston website posts mugshots
TheBostonChannel.com has a new feature where it is showing mugshots of people recently arrested. As of this morning, 48 images of people that had recently been arrested appeared on the website. The site shows is the persons booking photo, name, age, town they were arrested by and charge. The website does state that all people… Read More
Officer allegedly shares confidential data
According to the Cape Cod Times, a Barnstable police detective allegedly shared personal information that he got through a law enforcement database. The Cape Cod Times reports that a Walpole family received a voicemail claiming the family had been involved in a car accident. The voicemail referenced the license plate number the VIN number and… Read More
Medford pizza owner charged with marijuana trafficking
Police arrested Nikita Yanakopulos the 34 year owner of Pinky’s Famous Pizza in Medford on charges trafficking marijuana. According to the Boston Herald Mr.Yanakopulos was seen in Everett loading several boxes into his truck. According to the report Yanakopulos had over 250 pounds of what the police described as high grade marijuana. Police estimate the… Read More
Quincy District Court Webcast
For the past couple of months, there is been a pilot program broadcasting proceedings at the Quincy District Court. The broadcast includes a live stream broadcast from the first session at the Quincy District Court. Arraignments, default removals, and probation violations are all shown in real-time. It is quite interesting and could not be more… Read More