This newest edition of Suppression Matters Under Massachusetts Law helps you avoid reaching erroneous conclusions with expert guidance on analyzing, preparing, and judging motions to suppress evidence, statements, and identifications. Whether you're handling a District Court case charging operating under the influence or a Superior Court case charging murder, this indispensable guide will help you in analyze a fact pattern, recognize problems, and understand and advance the relevant suppression issues.

Because state law is more defendant-friendly than federal law, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and law enforcement agencies need to master the peculiarities and understand the greater protections afforded by Articles 12 and 14 of the Massachusetts Declaration of Rights and common law. This clearly written and easy-to-use reference helps you grasp the subtleties of the Commonwealth's unique constitutional and common law protections and suppression of evidence, statements, and identifications quickly and efficiently. This portable, single volume includes valuable practice aids including: