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“a claim that the sentencing court imposed an unreasonable sentence by sentencing outside the guideline ranges presents a 'substantial question' for our review.”
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Com. v. Paxton, O.
a claim that the sentencing court imposed an unreasonable sentence by sentencing outside the guideline ranges presents a 'substantial question' for our review.
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Com. v. Badell, M.
See Commonwealth v. Griffin, 804 A.2d 1, 7-8 (Pa. Super. ____________________________________________ 5 A substantial question exists when an appellant sets forth “a colorable argument that the sentence imposed is either inconsistent with a specific provision of the Sentencing Code or is contrary to the fundamental norms underlying the sentencing process.” Commonwealth v. Ventura, 975 A.2d 1128, 1133 (Pa. Super. 2009), appeal denied, 987 A.2d 161 (Pa. 2009) (citation omitted). -4- J-S59025-17 2002), appeal denied, 868 A.2d 1198 (Pa. 2005), cert. denied, 545 U.S. 1148 (2005).
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Com. v. Burns, S.
See Commonwealth v. Griffin, 804 A.2d 1, 8 (Pa. Super. 2002), appeal denied, 868 A.2d 1198 (Pa. 2005), cert. denied, 545 U.S. 1148 (2005) (affirming judgment of sentence where court had reviewed PSI and demonstrated that it considered sentencing guidelines and chose to depart from them even though court did not enunciate specific guideline ranges).
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Com. v. Carter, K.
See also Commonwealth v. Griffin, 804 A.2d 1, 9 (Pa.Super. 2002), cert. denied, 545 U.S. 1148 , 125 S. Ct. 2984 , 162 L.Ed.2d 902 (2005) (noting that allegation that sentencing court did not consider evidence of good behavior in prison, alleged brain damage, and limited mental capacity does not raise substantial question).
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Com. v. Burton, Z.
See also Commonwealth v. Griffin, 804 A.2d 1, 9 (Pa.Super. 2002), cert. denied, 545 U.S. 1148 , 125 S. Ct. 2984 , 162 L.Ed.2d 902 (2005) (noting that allegation that sentencing court did not consider evidence of good behavior in prison, alleged brain damage, and limited mental capacity does not raise a substantial question).
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Com. v. Wills, N.
See also Commonwealth v. Griffin, 804 A.2d 1, 9 (Pa.Super. 2002), cert. denied, 545 U.S. 1148 , 125 S. Ct. 2984 , 162 L.Ed.2d 902 (2005) (noting that allegation that sentencing court did not consider evidence of good behavior in prison, alleged brain damage, and limited mental capacity does not raise a substantial question).
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Com. v. Reddy, M.
See, e.g., Commonwealth v. Griffin, 804 A.2d 1, 8 (Pa.Super. 2002), appeal denied, 868 A.2d 1198 (Pa. 2005), cert. denied, 545 U.S. 1148 (2005), citing Commonwealth v. Eby, 784 A.2d 204 (Pa.Super. 2001) (reiterating that “the sentencing judge must state of record the factual basis and specific reasons which compelled him or her to deviate from the guideline ranges.
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Commonwealth v. Fortson
In exercising its discretion, “[t]he sentencing court must impose a sentence that is appropriate in light of the individualized facts of the underlying incident.” Commonwealth v. Johnson, 873 A.2d 704, 709 (Pa. Super. 2005); see also Commonwealth v. Griffin, 804 A.2d 1, 10 (Pa. Super. 2002), appeal denied, 582 Pa. 671 , 868 A.2d 1198 (2005), cert. denied, 545 U.S. 1148 , 125 S.Ct. 2984 , 162 L.Ed.2d 902 (2005).
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Com. v. Snowden, W.
See, e.g., Commonwealth v. Griffin, 804 A.2d 1, 8 (Pa.Super. 2002), appeal denied, 868 A.2d 1198 (Pa. 2005), cert. denied, 545 U.S. 1148 (2005), citing Commonwealth v. Eby, 784 A.2d 204, 206 (Pa.Super. 2001) (“[T]he sentencing judge must state of record the factual basis and specific reasons which compelled him or her to deviate from the guideline ranges.
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Com. v. Cummings, E.
See also Commonwealth v. Griffin, 804 A.2d 1, 9 (Pa.Super. 2002), appeal denied, 868 A.2d 1198 (Pa. 2005), cert. denied, 545 U.S. 1148 (2005), citing Commonwealth v. Williams, 562 A.2d 1385, 1388 (Pa.Super. 1989) (en banc) (an allegation that the sentencing court did not adequately 8 We observe the trial court was well aware of appellant’s medical conditions and, in fact, sought help for him. - 13 - J.
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Com. v. Poston, J.
See, e.g., Commonwealth v. Griffin, 804 A.2d 1, 8 (Pa.Super. 2002), appeal denied, 868 A.2d 1198 (Pa. 2005), cert. denied, 545 U.S. 1148 (2005), citing Commonwealth v. Eby, 784 A.2d 204 (Pa.Super. 2001) (“[T]he sentencing judge must state of record the factual basis and specific reasons which compelled him or her to deviate from the guideline ranges.
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Com. v. Holmes, E.
See also Commonwealth v. Griffin, 804 A.2d 1, 9 (Pa.Super. 2002), appeal denied, 868 A.2d 1198 (Pa. 2005), cert. denied, 545 U.S. 1148 (2005), citing Williams, supra (an allegation that the sentencing court did not adequately consider various factors is, in effect, a request that this court substitute its judgment for that of the lower court in fashioning a defendant’s sentence).
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Commonwealth v. Moury
Compare Commonwealth v. Felmlee, 828 A.2d 1105, 1107 (Pa.Super.2003) (en banc) (stating substantial question is raised, however, where appellant alleges sentencing court imposed sentence in aggravated range without adequately considering mitigating circumstances). ¶ 16 “When imposing a sentence, a court is required to consider the particular circumstances of the offense and the character of the defendant.” Commonwealth v. Griffin, 804 A.2d 1, 10 (Pa.Super.2002), appeal denied, 582 Pa. 671 , 868 A.2d 1198 (2005), cert. denied, 545 U.S. 1148 , 125 S.Ct. 2984 , 162 L.Ed.2d 902 (2005).
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Griffin
v.
Pennsylvania
v.
Pennsylvania
No. 04-10330.
Supreme Court of the United States.
Jun 27, 2005.
Cited by 1 opinion | Published
Citer courts: Superior Court of Pennsylvania (1)
Super. Ct. Pa. Certiorari denied.