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“thus, we conclude that the trial court did not abuse its discretion when it found that appellant was a sexually violent predator.... accordingly, we affirm the judgment of sentence.”
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Commonwealth v. Harris
thus, we conclude that the trial court did not abuse its discretion when it found that appellant was a sexually violent predator.... accordingly, we affirm the judgment of sentence.
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Com. v. Nigro, M.
As we repeatedly have made clear, “the risk of re-offending is merely a factor to be considered in making an SVP determination, and not an independent element.” Stephens, supra at 1039 ; see Commonwealth v. Dixon, 907 A.2d 533, 537, 539 (Pa. Super. 2006) (explaining that “every Commonwealth expert who testifies that an individual is an SVP must examine, and render an opinion on, whether the individual is likely to re- offend. [However], the precise manner of meeting this burden is not analyzed in terms of a strict, three-prong test” because neither this Court nor our Supreme Court “h…
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Com. v. Zayas, R.
When a person is convicted of one or more offenses set forth in section 9795.1, the trial court must order that an SVP assessment be performed by the Pennsylvania Sexual Offenders Assessment Board (SOAB), which is comprised, of “psychiatrists, psychologists and criminal justice experts, each of whom is an expert in the field of the behavior and treatment of sexual offenders.” 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 9795.4; see - 13 - J-A21024-15 also Commonwealth v. Dixon, 907 A.2d 533, 535 (Pa. Super. 2006), appeal denied, 920 A.2d 830 (Pa. 2007).
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Commonwealth v. Rose
In that case, the conviction for the second crime cannot stand, “[g]iven the special weight afforded acquittals.” Magliocco, 883 A.2d at 493 ; accord Commonwealth v. Austin, 906 A.2d 1213, 1220-1222 (Pa.Super.2006) (evidence *159 was insufficient to find the defendant guilty of second-degree murder where the Commonwealth formally charged the defendant with robbery as the underlying predicate felony, and the jury specifically acquitted the defendant of robbery), appeal denied, 591 Pa. 721 , 920 A.2d 830 (2007); compare Commonwealth v. Robinson, 936 A.2d 107 (Pa.Super.2007) (acquittal for th…
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Com. v. Gales, A.
When a person is convicted of one or more offenses set forth in section 9795.1, the trial court must order an SVP assessment by the Pennsylvania Sexual Offenders Assessment Board (SOAB), which is comprised, of “psychiatrists, psychologists and criminal justice experts, each of whom is an expert in the field of the behavior and treatment of sexual offenders.” 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 9795.4; see also generally Commonwealth v. Dixon, 907 A.2d 533, 535 (Pa. Super. 2006), appeal denied, 920 A.2d 830 (Pa. 2007).
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COM.
v.
ALSTON[2].
v.
ALSTON[2].
594 EAL (2006).
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
Apr 10, 2007.
920 A.2d 830
Cited by 1 opinion | Published
Citer courts: Superior Court of Pennsylvania (1)
Disposition of petition for allowance of appeal. Denied.
2 Justice FITZGERALD did not participate in the consideration or decision of this matter.