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21 Massachusetts opinions name it 3 courts 1944–2025 2 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Massachusetts courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Commonwealth v. Gallarelligreen1 sentence2025Finally, while the proffer session itself was not conducted "for the sole purpose of investigating the crime at bar," Commonwealth v. Gallarelli, 399 Mass. 17, 22 (1987), Richardson's e-mail message -- distinct from the proffer session and the Nuzzolilo report -- was specifically intended to apprise the prosecutor of details relating solely to the present case. | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Riveragreen1 sentence2023Although under Federal law making a materially false statement to a Federal law enforcement officer is a crime in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1001 , "our Legislature has not adopted a comparable law criminalizing all materially false statements made to State or local crime investigators." Commonwealth v. Rivera, 482 Mass. 145, 152 (2019). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Reddygreen1 sentence2019"Consequently, unless there is an appropriate stipulation, at least a redacted [harassment] prevention order often is introduced to prove the crime of violation of that order." Commonwealth v. Reddy, 85 Mass. App. Ct. 104, 109 (2014). | 1 | 1 |
United States v. Jeffrey Wilsongreen1 sentence2019See, e.g., United States v. Wilson , 879 F.3d 795 , 806-807 (7th Cir. 2018) (affirming conviction of making false statements to Federal investigators); United States v. Phillipos , 849 F.3d 464 , 466 (1st Cir. 2017), cert. denied, --- U.S. ----, 138 S.Ct. 683 , 199 L.Ed.2d 564 (2018) (same). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Paquettegreen2 sentences2019L. c. 268, § 13B, where the false statements "reasonably could lead investigators to pursue a course of investigation materially different from the course they otherwise would have pursued." Commonwealth v. Paquette , 475 Mass. 793 , 801, 62 N.E.3d 12 (2016). 2019See id . at 801-802, 62 N.E.3d 12 (under § 13B, " 'He went that way' may well be misleading, but 'I don't know' likely is not"). 6 Under Federal law, making a materially false statement to a Federal law enforcement officer during a Federal criminal investigation is a crime in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1001 . | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Leonardigreen2 sentences2018See Commonwealth v. Leonardi , 413 Mass. 757 , 764, 604 N.E.2d 23 (1992). 2018See Commonwealth v. Leonardi , 413 Mass. 757 , 764, 604 N.E.2d 23 (1992). | 1 | 1 |
CERTAIN INTERESTED UNDERWRITERS v. Stolberggreen1 sentence2017See Certain Interested Underwriters at Lloyd's, London v. Stolberg, 680 F.3d 61, 66 (1st Cir. 2012) ("ambiguity -- unlike beauty -- does not lie wholly in the eye of the beholder. . . . | 1 | 1 |
United States v. Alvarezgreen1 sentence2015Alvarez, supra at 2543, 2551 . | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Bacongreen1 sentence2006Simple good faith on the part of the officer is not enough. ’’The test is an objective one." Commonwealth v. Bacon, 381 Mass. 642, 644 (1980) (citations and quotations omitted). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Thayergreen1 sentence2000Although the judge probably would not have been in error in giving an instruction based on the defendant’s hypothesis, if rational, on the evidence taken in its entirety, see Commonwealth v. Thayer, 418 Mass. 130, 133 (1994) (if on any hypothesis of the evidence, the jury could have found the lesser offense, giving an instruction to the jury on this crime is not error), such an instruction was not required. | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Waldengreen1 sentence1994See Commonwealth v. *133 Walden, 380 Mass. 724, 727 (1980). 5 Clarence alone argues that he wanted an “all or nothing” charge on forcible rape. | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Wilsongreen2 sentences1987As we made clear in Jackson , a request to be considered “specific” must “ ‘provide the Commonwealth with notice of the defendant!’s] interest in a particular piece of evidence.’ Commonwealth v. Wilson, 381 Mass. 90, 109 (1980).” Id. 1987As we made clear in Jackson , a request to be considered “specific” must “ ‘provide the Commonwealth with notice of the defendant!’s] interest in a particular piece of evidence.’ Commonwealth v. Wilson, 381 Mass. 90, 109 (1980).” Id. | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Parrygreen1 sentence1986See Commonwealth v. Parry, 1 Mass. App. Ct. 730, 736-737 (1974). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Massachusetts. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Commonwealth v. McHoul
green
2 sentences1989Dr. Zigelbaum concluded that, in his opinion, the defendant was not criminally responsible on the date of the crime under the test set forth in Commonwealth v. McHoul, 352 Mass. at 546-547 . 1976He concluded that Kostka was not criminally responsible on the date of the crime under the test set forth in Commonwealth v. McHoul, 352 Mass. 544 (1967). | 2 | 1976–1989 |
Commonwealth v. Benton
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2 sentences1976These are the crimes specified in the offers of immunity referred to, supra. Neither of these crimes is specified in the statute as a crime for which immunity may be granted. 1976These are the crimes specified in the offers of immunity referred to, supra. Neither of these crimes is specified in the statute as a crime for which immunity may be granted. | 2 | 1976–1976 |
United States v. Phillipos
green
1 sentence2019See, e.g., United States v. Wilson , 879 F.3d 795 , 806-807 (7th Cir. 2018) (affirming conviction of making false statements to Federal investigators); United States v. Phillipos , 849 F.3d 464 , 466 (1st Cir. 2017), cert. denied, --- U.S. ----, 138 S.Ct. 683 , 199 L.Ed.2d 564 (2018) (same). | 1 | 2019–2019 |
Commonwealth v. Barrett
green
2 sentences2018Although evidence of prior bad acts "carries with it a high risk of prejudice to the defendant," Commonwealth v. Barrett , 418 Mass. 788 , 795, 641 N.E.2d 1302 (1994), and a limiting instruction directing the jury not to consider evidence of the defendant's culpability in the child's prior injuries as proof of his character or propensity to commit the crime at bar *1005 would have been warranted, trial counsel failed to request such an instruction. 2018Although evidence of prior bad acts "carries with it a high risk of prejudice to the defendant," Commonwealth v. Barrett , 418 Mass. 788 , 795, 641 N.E.2d 1302 (1994), and a limiting instruction directing the jury not to consider evidence of the defendant's culpability in the child's prior injuries as proof of his character or propensity to commit the crime at bar *1005 would have been warranted, trial counsel failed to request such an instruction. | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Commonwealth v. Kappler
green
1 sentence2018Sanity is not an element of the crime." Commonwealth v. Kappler , 416 Mass. 574 , 578 n.2 (1993). | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Seideman v. City of Newton
green
1 sentence2017"Defense," in ordinary usage, is defined as "a defendant's denial, answer, or plea . . . an opposing or denial of the truth or validity of the plaintiff's . . . case."7 Id. 7 "Prosecute," on the other hand, is defined as "to institute legal proceedings against; [especially] to accuse of some crime or breach of law or to pursue for redress or punishment of a crime or violation of law in due legal form before a legal tribunal." Webster's Third New International Dictionary 1820 (1993). 10 As the plain meaning of the word "defend" is clear, we do not deviate from it. | 1 | 2017–2017 |
Delaware v. Prouse
green
1 sentence2006Delaware v. Prouse, 440 U.S. 648 (1979). 2 A mere hunch that a crime or a violation has been committed is not enough. | 1 | 2006–2006 |
Commonwealth v. Bishop
green
1 sentence2001Therefore, based on a consideration of the text of 42 U.S.C. §290dd-3(b)(2)(C) and its purposes, and the important interests that underlie the decision in Commonwealth v. Bishop, supra, and subsequent cases in the same line, this court concludes that the omission of a specific regulation authorizing disclosure of treatment records óf a person alleged to be a victim or a witness to a crime is not a bar to disclosure when records are sought by a defendant in a state criminal proceeding provided that there is a determination by a “court of competent jurisdiction” of “good cause” for the disclosur | 1 | 2001–2001 |
Wilson v. Seiter
green
1 sentence1997Wilson, 111 S.Ct. at 2326 . | 1 | 1997–1997 |
State v. Walden
green
2 sentences1992I note that a majority of State Legislatures have enacted criminal child abuse statutes which proscribe acts of omis sion as well as the affirmative infliction of harm to a child. 1 Some State statutes expressly identify the crime as the violation of a duty of care or protection. 2 However, as the Supreme Court of North Carolina emphasized in State v. Walden, 306 N.C. 466 (1982), a requirement that parents take affirmative action to prevent harm to their children does not mean that “parents have the legal duty to place themselves in danger of death or great bodily harm in coming to the aid of 1992I note that a majority of State Legislatures have enacted criminal child abuse statutes which proscribe acts of omission *190 as well as the affirmative infliction of harm to a child. [1] *191 Some State statutes expressly identify the crime as the violation of a duty of care or protection. [2] However, as the Supreme Court of North Carolina emphasized in State v. Walden, 306 N.C. 466 (1982), a requirement that parents take affirmative action to prevent harm to their children does not mean that "parents have the legal duty to place themselves in danger of death or great bodily harm in coming t | 1 | 1992–1992 |
Blankenburg v. Commonwealth
green
1 sentence1944Blankenburg v. Commonwealth, 272 Mass. 25, 32 . | 1 | 1944–1944 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.