SIKORA, J.
In this appeal, we must measure the degree of reliability required of hearsay information submitted by the Commonwealth in support of the revocation of a probationer's freedom.
Background. Affidavit information, a police incident report, and a verified domestic abuse prevention complaint pursuant to G. L. c. 209A (all to be recounted in greater detail) provide the following basic information. On February 2, 2011, a verbal argument flared...
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