Com. v. Gunn, 944 A.2d 756 (Pa. 2008). · Go Syfert
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“he pcra provides the sole means for obtaining collateral review, and . . . any petition filed after the judgment of sentence becomes final will be treated as a pcra petition.”
145 citation events (145 in the last 25 years) across 3 distinct courts.
Strongest positive: Com. v. Colon, J. (pasuperct, 2020-04-15) · Strongest negative: Com. v. Williams, C. (pasuperct, 2014-10-14)
Treatment trajectory · 2007 → 2026 · click a year to view as-of
2007 2016 2026
Top citers, strongest first. 42 distinct citers. How cited ↗
discussed Cited "but see" Com. v. Williams, C.
Pa. Super. Ct. · 2014 · signal: but see · confidence high
Consequently, we may address the merits of Williams’s claim of ineffective assistance of counsel on direct appeal.” ( Williams, supra at *4 (citing Commonwealth v. Bomar, 826 A.2d 853 (Pa. 2003), cert. denied, 540 U.S. 1115 (2004) (announcing rule that, where ineffective assistance of counsel “claims have been raised and fully developed at a hearing in the trial court[,]” they may be considered on direct appeal)); but see Commonwealth v. Holmes, 79 A.3d 562, 563 (Pa. 2013) (limiting rule announced in Bomar to its facts). -6- J-S48041-14 remanded for the appointment of counsel because �…
discussed Cited as authority (quoted) Com. v. Colon, J.
Pa. Super. Ct. · 2020 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
challenges to the discretionary aspects of sentencing are not -7- j-s69039-19 cognizable under the pcra.
discussed Cited as authority (quoted) Com. v. Lyles, B.
Pa. Super. Ct. · 2015 · signal: cf. · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
subsequent case law has refined the holding in devlin.
discussed Cited as authority (quoted) Com. v. Curley, T.
Pa. Super. Ct. · 2015 · signal: see also · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
he pcra provides the sole means for obtaining collateral review, and . . . any petition filed after the judgment of sentence becomes final will be treated as a pcra petition.
discussed Cited "see" Com. v. Pierson, H.
Pa. Super. Ct. · 2025 · signal: see · confidence high
See generally Commonwealth v. Fowler, 930 A.2d 586 (Pa.Super. 2007), appeal denied, 596 Pa. 715 , 944 A.2d 756 (2008) (holding any collateral attack on legality of sentence must be raised in PCRA petition); Commonwealth v. Moorer, No. 709 MDA 2024 (Pa.Super. filed Dec. 3, 2024) (unpublished memorandum) (explaining claim that court erred in refusing to apply newly-adopted Sentencing Guidelines to prior sentence is cognizable under PCRA).6 Thus, the court should have treated this motion as a subsequent PCRA petition. ____________________________________________ 6 See Pa.R.A.P. 126(b) (explaining…
discussed Cited "see" Com. v. Johnson, A.
Pa. Super. Ct. · 2024 · signal: see · confidence high
See Commonwealth v. Fowler, 930 A.2d 586, 592 (Pa. Super. 2007), appeal denied, 596 Pa. 715 , 944 A.2d 756 (2008) (stating: “[A]lthough legality of sentence is always subject to review within the PCRA, claims must still first satisfy the PCRA's time limits or one of the exceptions thereto”).
discussed Cited "see" Com. v. Phillips, Jr., A.
Pa. Super. Ct. · 2024 · signal: see · confidence high
See 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 9543(a)(1) (providing that to be eligible for relief under PCRA, petitioner must be serving, or waiting to serve, sentence of imprisonment, probation or parole for crimes at issue). -5- J-A02029-24 930 A.2d 586, 590 (Pa.Super. 2007), appeal denied, 596 Pa. 715 , 944 A.2d 756 (2008) (citations omitted).
discussed Cited "see" Com. v. Page, M.
Pa. Super. Ct. · 2024 · signal: see · confidence high
See Commonwealth v. Fowler, 930 A.2d 586, 593 (Pa.Super. 2007), appeal denied, 944 A.2d 756 (Pa. 2008) (“Challenges to the discretionary aspects of sentencing are not cognizable under the PCRA.” (citations omitted)).
discussed Cited "see" Com. v. Upshur, J.
Pa. Super. Ct. · 2022 · signal: see · confidence high
See Commonwealth v. Fowler, 930 A.2d 586, 595 (Pa.Super. 2007), appeal denied, 596 Pa. 715 , 944 A.2d 756 (2008) (stating: “[A] challenge to the trial court’s failure to award credit for time spent in custody prior to sentencing involves the legality of sentence and is cognizable under the PCRA”).
discussed Cited "see" Com. v. Stewart, K. a/k/a Williams, K.
Pa. Super. Ct. · 2022 · signal: see · confidence high
See generally Commonwealth v. Fowler, 930 A.2d 586 (Pa.Super. 2007), appeal denied, 596 Pa. 715 , 944 A.2d 756 (2008) (holding any collateral attack on legality of sentence must be raised in PCRA petition).
discussed Cited "see" Com. v. Gibson, D.
Pa. Super. Ct. · 2021 · signal: see · confidence high
See Commonwealth v. Fowler, 930 A.2d 586, 595 (Pa. Super. 2007) (noting that “[a] challenge to the trial court’s failure to award credit for time spent in custody prior to sentencing involves the legality of sentence”), appeal denied, 944 A.2d 756 (Pa. 2008).
discussed Cited "see" Com. v. Ortiz, A.
Pa. Super. Ct. · 2021 · signal: see · confidence high
See Commonwealth v. Fowler, 930 A.2d 586, 592 (Pa.Super. 2007), appeal denied, 596 Pa. 715 , 944 A.2d 756 (2008) (stating: “[A]lthough legality of sentence is always subject to review within the PCRA, claims must still first satisfy the PCRA’s time limits or one of the exceptions thereto”). -5- J-S48022-20 Judgment Entered.
discussed Cited "see" Com. v. Laws, D.
Pa. Super. Ct. · 2021 · signal: see · confidence high
See Commonwealth v. Fowler, 930 A.2d 586, 595 (Pa. Super. 2007) (noting that “[a] challenge to the trial court’s failure to award credit for time spent in -4- J-S47013-20 custody prior to sentencing involves the legality of sentence”), appeal denied, 944 A.2d 756 (Pa. 2008).
discussed Cited "see" Com. v. DeJesus, D.
Pa. Super. Ct. · 2020 · signal: see · confidence high
See Commonwealth v. Fowler, 930 A.2d 586, 593 (Pa.Super. 2007) (stating, “[c]hallenges to the discretionary aspects of sentencing are not cognizable under the PCRA.” (citation omitted)), appeal denied, 944 A.2d 756 (Pa. 2008). -7- J.
cited Cited "see" Com. v. Ackridge, A.
Pa. Super. Ct. · 2019 · signal: see · confidence high
See Commonwealth v. G.D.M, Sr., 926 A.2d 984� (Pa.Super.2007). appeal denied, 596 Pa.715, 944 A.2d 756 (2008) (quoting Commonwealth v. Smith 432 Pa.Super. 91 , 635 A.2d 1086 (1993)).
discussed Cited "see" Com. v. Ryan, R.
Pa. Super. Ct. · 2018 · signal: see · confidence high
See Commonwealth v. Fowler, 930 A.2d 586, 593 (Pa. Super. 2007) (“Challenges to the discretionary aspects of sentencing are not cognizable -9- J-S58027-18 under the PCRA.”) (citations omitted), appeal denied, 944 A.2d 756 (Pa. 2008); see also Commonwealth v. Jordan, 772 A.2d 1011, 1016 (Pa. Super. 2001) (observing that “[t]his Court’s case law has stated that a challenge to the discretionary aspects of sentencing is a matter that must be reviewed in the context of a direct appeal and cannot be reviewed in the context of the PCRA.”); see also 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 9543(a)(2).
discussed Cited "see" Com. v. Cartney, A.
Pa. Super. Ct. · 2018 · signal: see · confidence high
See Commonwealth v. Fowler, 930 A.2d 586, 593 (Pa. Super. 2007) (“Challenges to the discretionary aspects of sentencing are not cognizable under the PCRA.”) (citations omitted), appeal denied, 944 A.2d 756 (2008); see also Commonwealth v. Jordan, 772 A.2d 1011, 1016 (Pa. Super. 2001) (observing that “[t]his Court’s case law has stated that a challenge to the discretionary aspects of sentencing is a matter that must be review in the context of a direct appeal and cannot be reviewed in the context of the PCRA.”); see also 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 9543(a)(2).
discussed Cited "see" Com. v. Allison, K., Jr.
Pa. Super. Ct. · 2018 · signal: see · confidence high
See Commonwealth v. Fowler, 930 A.2d 586, 593 (Pa. Super. 2007) (“Challenges to the discretionary aspects of sentencing are not cognizable under the PCRA.”) (citations omitted), appeal denied, 944 A.2d 756 (2008); see also Commonwealth v. Jordan, 772 A.2d 1011, 1016 (Pa. Super. 2001) (observing that “[t]his Court’s case law has stated that a challenge to the discretionary aspects of sentencing is a matter that must be review in the context of a direct appeal and cannot be reviewed in the context of the PCRA.”); see also 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 9543(a)(2).
discussed Cited "see" Com. v. West, J.
Pa. Super. Ct. · 2018 · signal: see · confidence high
See Commonwealth v. Fowler, 930 A.2d 586, 591 (Pa. Super. 2007), appeal denied, 944 A.2d 756 (Pa. 2008) (Pennsylvania courts have consistently held that, so long as it falls within ambit of PCRA, any claims filed after judgment of sentence is final must be raised in PCRA petition).
discussed Cited "see" Com. v. Hoyer, C.
Pa. Super. Ct. · 2018 · signal: see · confidence high
See Pa.R.A.P. 1925(a). -3- J-S81045-17 We note first that “[i]t is [] well-settled that the PCRA provides the sole means for obtaining collateral review, and that any petition filed after the judgment of sentence becomes final will be treated as a PCRA petition.” Commonwealth v. Fowler, 930 A.2d 586, 591 (Pa. Super. 2007), appeal denied, 944 A.2d 756 (Pa. 2008) (citations omitted).
discussed Cited "see" Com. v. Fudge, M.
Pa. Super. Ct. · 2017 · signal: see · confidence high
See Commonwealth v. Fowler, 930 A.2d 586 (Pa.Super. 2007), appeal denied, 596 Pa. 715 , 944 A.2d 756 (2008) (holding collateral attack on legality of sentence must be raised in PCRA petition).
discussed Cited "see" Com. v. Vega-Diaz, L.
Pa. Super. Ct. · 2017 · signal: see · confidence high
See Commonwealth v. Fowler, 930 A.2d 586, 591 (Pa. Super. 2007), appeal denied, 944 A.2d 756 (Pa. 2008) (so long as it falls within ambit of PCRA, any petition filed after judgment of sentence is final is to be treated as PCRA petition.). -2- J-S22035-17 September 1, 2016, the PCRA court dismissed the petition as untimely.
cited Cited "see" Com. v. Colon, W.
Pa. Super. Ct. · 2017 · signal: see · confidence high
See id. -6- J-S02023-17 Black’s Law Dictionary, Seventh Edition, at 577), appeal denied, [] 944 A.2d 756 ([Pa.] 2008).
cited Cited "see" Com. v. Danysh, K.
Pa. Super. Ct. · 2017 · signal: see · confidence high
See Commonwealth v. Fowler, 930 A.2d 586, 593 (Pa.Super. 2007), appeal denied, 944 A.2d 756 (Pa. 2008) -4- J.
discussed Cited "see" Com. v. Washington, M.
Pa. Super. Ct. · 2016 · signal: see · confidence high
See Commonwealth v. Fowler, 930 A.2d 586, 592 (Pa.Super. 2007), appeal denied, 944 A.2d 756 (Pa. 2008) (“Therefore, the time for seeking PCRA relief following . . . the imposition of a new sentence runs for one year from the conclusion of direct review of that new sentencing order, but only as to the issues of the validity of the revocation proceedings and the legality of the new sentence.”), quoting Commonwealth v. Anderson, 788 A.2d 1019, 1022 (Pa.Super. 2001) (emphasis in original).
discussed Cited "see" Com. v. Curry, B.
Pa. Super. Ct. · 2016 · signal: see · confidence high
See Commonwealth v. Fowler, 930 A.2d 586, 593 (Pa. Super. 2007), appeal denied, 944 A.2d 756 (Pa. 2008) -8- J-S65038-16 (“Challenges to the discretionary aspects of sentencing are not cognizable under the PCRA.”) (citations omitted); see also 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 9543(a)(2).
discussed Cited "see" Com. v. Silva, F.
Pa. Super. Ct. · 2016 · signal: see · confidence high
See generally Commonwealth v. Fowler, 930 A.2d 586 (Pa.Super. 2007), appeal denied, 596 Pa. 715 , 944 A.2d 756 (2008) (holding any collateral attack on legality of sentence must be raised in PCRA petition).
cited Cited "see" Com. v. Powell, S.
Pa. Super. Ct. · 2016 · signal: see · confidence high
See Commonwealth v. Fowler, 930 A.2d 586, 591 (Pa. Super. 2007), appeal denied, 944 A.2d 756 (Pa. 2008) (noting cases).
discussed Cited "see" Com. v. Morrison, S.
Pa. Super. Ct. · 2016 · signal: see · confidence high
See generally Commonwealth v. Fowler, 930 A.2d 586 (Pa.Super. 2007), appeal denied, 596 Pa. 715 , 944 A.2d 756 (2008) (holding any collateral attack on legality of sentence must be raised in PCRA petition).
discussed Cited "see" Com. v. Rosa, A.
Pa. Super. Ct. · 2016 · signal: see · confidence high
See generally Commonwealth v. Chambers, 35 A.3d 34, 38 (Pa. Super. 2011) (citation omitted), appeal denied, 46 A.3d 715 (Pa. 2012). -2- J-S36007-16 applies.” Commonwealth v. Fowler, 930 A.2d 586, 591 (Pa. Super. 2007) (citation omitted), appeal denied, 944 A.2d 756 (Pa. 2008); accord Commonwealth v. Taylor, 65 A.3d 462, 468 (Pa. Super. 2013).
discussed Cited "see" Com. ex rel. Virgili, F. v. Capozza, M.
Pa. Super. Ct. · 2016 · signal: see · confidence high
See Commonwealth v. Fowler, 930 A.2d 586 (Pa.Super. 2007), appeal denied, 596 Pa. 715 , 944 A.2d 756 (2008) (holding any collateral attack on legality of sentence must be raised in PCRA petition); Guarrasi v. Scott, 25 A.3d 394 (Pa.Cmwlth. 2011) (stating plaintiff cannot use civil action to wage collateral attack on his criminal proceedings).
discussed Cited "see" Cohen, J. v. Capozza, M.
Pa. Super. Ct. · 2016 · signal: see · confidence high
See Commonwealth v. Fowler, 930 A.2d 586 (Pa.Super. 2007), appeal denied, 596 Pa. 715 , 944 A.2d 756 (2008) (holding any collateral attack on legality of sentence must be raised in PCRA petition); Guarrasi v. Scott, 25 A.3d 394 (Pa.Cmwlth. 2011) (stating plaintiff cannot use civil action to wage collateral attack on his criminal proceedings).
cited Cited "see" Com. v. Shipley, J.
Pa. Super. Ct. · 2016 · signal: see · confidence high
See Commonwealth v. Fowler, 930 A.2d 586, 591 (Pa. Super. 2007) (noting cases), appeal denied, 944 A.2d 756 (Pa. 2008).
cited Cited "see" Com. v. Ruedas, I.
Pa. Super. Ct. · 2015 · signal: see · confidence high
See Commonwealth v. Fowler, 930 A.2d 586, 591 (Pa. Super. 2007), appeal denied, 944 A.2d 756 (Pa. 2008) (noting cases).
discussed Cited "see" Williams, K. a/k/a Stewart, K. v. Kerestes, J.
Pa. Super. Ct. · 2015 · signal: see · confidence high
See generally Commonwealth v. Fowler, 930 A.2d 586 (Pa.Super. 2007), appeal denied, 596 Pa. 715 , 944 A.2d 756 (2008) (holding any collateral attack on legality of sentence must be raised in PCRA -7- J-A10006-15 petition); Guarrasi v. Scott, 25 A.3d 394, 402 (Pa.Cmwlth. 2011) (stating plaintiff cannot use civil action to wage collateral attack on his criminal proceedings).
cited Cited "see" Com. v. Postie, F.
Pa. Super. Ct. · 2014 · signal: see · confidence high
See id.
cited Cited "see" Commonwealth v. Flamer
Pa. Super. Ct. · 2012 · signal: see · confidence high
See id. .
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Com. v. Fennell, R.
Pa. Super. Ct. · 2025 · signal: see also · confidence low
See also Commonwealth v. Fowler, 930 A.2d 586 (Pa.Super. 2007), appeal denied, 596 Pa. 715 , 944 A.2d 756 (2008) (holding any collateral attack on legality of sentence must be raised in PCRA petition). “[C]hallenges to the legality of a sentence fall within the purview of the PCRA.” Prinkey, supra at 118, 277 A.3d at 560 (footnote omitted).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Com v. Payne, T.
Pa. Super. Ct. · 2018 · signal: see also · confidence low
See also -4- J-A14045-18 Commonwealth v. Fowler, 930 A.2d 586 (Pa.Super. 2007), appeal denied, 596 Pa. 715 , 944 A.2d 756 (2008) (holding collateral attack on legality of sentence must be raised in PCRA petition; challenges to legality of sentence must first satisfy PCRA time limits or one of statutory exceptions).5 Thus, the court should have treated Appellant’s current motion as a second PCRA petition.6 Here, the court sentenced Appellant on August 16, 2011, and he did not pursue direct review; so, Appellant’s judgment of sentence became final on September 15, 2011.
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Com. v. Eliam, D.
Pa. Super. Ct. · 2018 · signal: see also · confidence low
Id. at 1384-85. -8- J-S03039-18 “[i]ssues not raised in the lower court are waived and cannot be raised for the first time on appeal.” Even if Appellant properly had raised these claims below, they would afford him no relief, for “it is well-settled that allegations of ineffective assistance of counsel will not overcome the jurisdictional timeliness requirements of the PCRA.” Commonwealth v. Wharton, 584 Pa. 576, 588 , 886 A.2d 1120, 1127 (2005); see also Commonwealth v. Fowler, 930 A.2d 586, 591 (Pa.Super. 2007), appeal denied, 596 Pa. 715 , 944 A.2d 756 (2008) (allegations of counsel…
cited Cited "see, e.g." Com. v. Downward, J.
Pa. Super. Ct. · 2016 · signal: see also · confidence low
See also Commonwealth v. Fowler, 930 A.2d 586 (Pa.Super. 2007), appeal denied, 596 Pa. 715 , 944 A.2d 756 (2008) (stating attack on legality of sentence is cognizable under PCRA).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Com. v. James, V.
Pa. Super. Ct. · 2014 · signal: see also · confidence low
See also Commonwealth v. Fowler, 930 A.2d 586 (Pa.Super. 2007), appeal denied, 596 Pa. 715 , 944 A.2d 756 (2008) (stating challenges to discretionary aspects of sentencing are not cognizable under PCRA).
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COM.
v.
GUNN[11]
343 WAL (2007).
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
Feb 27, 2008.
944 A.2d 756

Disposition of petition for allowance of appeal. Denied.

11 Justice TODD did not participate in the consideration or decision of this matter.