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121 citation events (2 in the last 25 years) across 5 distinct courts.
Strongest positive: Commonwealth v. Fawcett (pasuperct, 1982-04-02) · Strongest negative: Commonwealth v. Humphrey (pa, 1977-07-08)
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examined Cited "but see" Commonwealth v. Humphrey (4×)
Pa. · 1977 · signal: but see · confidence high
While in another context, trial counsel might have reasonably believed that a mistrial would not be granted if an objection were entered, (see Commonwealth v. Maloney, 469 Pa. 342 , 365 A.2d 1237 (1976) (Plurality Opinion); but see Commonwealth v. Wilcox, 316 Pa. 129 , 173 A. 653 (1934)) and that an objection would only tend to emphasize the importance of Humphrey's silence at the time he was warned of his constitutional rights, instantly references to Humphrey's silence occurred in four separate instances.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Commonwealth v. Fawcett
Pa. Super. Ct. · 1982 · confidence medium
Commonwealth v. Smith, 490 Pa. 380, 387-88 , 416 A.2d 986, 989 (1980); Commonwealth v. Wilcox, 316 Pa. 129, 139 , 173 A. 653, 657 (1934); Commonwealth v. Woods, 275 Pa.Superior Ct. 392, 405, 418 A.2d 1346, 1352-1353 (1980); Commonwealth v. Oglesby, 274 Pa.Superior Ct. 586, 593, 418 A.2d 561, 565 (1980); Commonwealth v. Gunderman, 268 Pa.Superior Ct. 142, 148-149, 407 A.2d 870, 873 (1979).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Commonwealth v. Gomino
Pa. Super. Ct. · 1963 · confidence medium
An objection and motion for the withdrawal of a juror made at the close of opposing counsel’s speech is untimely: Com. v. Wilcox, 316 Pa. 129, 138, 139 , 173 A. 653 .
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Commonwealth v. Molinari
Pa. Super. Ct. · 1955 · confidence medium
As the Supreme Court, affirming on Judge Keller’s opinion, stated in Com. v. Wilcox, 316 Pa. 129, 143, 144 , 173 A. 653 , 659: “After all, whether or not the judgment will be reversed because of the remarks of the district attorney depends not only on the remarks themselves but also on the attitude of the court following objection and the probable effect as reflected in the verdict of the jury.” Further, a defendant cannot object to remarks made by a prosecutor which defense counsel invited.
discussed Cited "see" Commonwealth v. Oglesby (2×)
Pa. Super. Ct. · 1980 · signal: see · confidence high
See Commonwealth v. Wilcox, 316 Pa. 129 , 173 A. 653 (1934).
examined Cited "see" Med-Mar, Inc. v. DILWORTH (4×)
Pa. Super. Ct. · 1969 · signal: see · confidence high
See Commonwealth v. Wilcox, 316 Pa. 129 , 173 A. 653 (1934). . . .
discussed Cited "see" Dura Seal Products Co. v. Carver (2×)
Pa. Super. Ct. · 1956 · signal: see · confidence high
See Commonwealth v. Wilcox, 316 Pa. 129, 137 , 173 A. 653 (1934).
examined Cited "see" Commonwealth v. Cisneros (4×)
Pa. · 1955 · signal: see · confidence high
See Commonwealth v. Wilcox, 112 Pa. Superior Ct. 240 , 316 Pa. 129 , 173 A. 653 , and Commonwealth v. Kerr, 171 Pa. Superior *451 Ct. 131, 89 A. 2d 889 .
discussed Cited "see" Commonwealth v. Drischler (2×)
Pa. Super. Ct. · 1954 · signal: see · confidence high
See Commonwealth v. Wilcox, 316 Pa. 129 , 173 A. 653 ; Commonwealth v. Mika, 317 Pa. 487 , 177 A. 3 .
discussed Cited "see" Commonwealth v. Heaton (2×)
Pa. Super. Ct. · 1941 · signal: see · confidence high
See Com. v. Massarelli, 304 Pa. 335, 339 , 156 A. 101 , and Com. v. Wilcox, 112 Pa. Superior Ct. 240 , 170 A. 455 , affirmed, 316 Pa. 129 , 173 A. 653 .
examined Cited "see" Commonwealth v. Kelson (4×) also: Cited "see, e.g."
Pa. Super. Ct. · 1938 · signal: see · confidence high
See Com. v. Wilcox, 112 Pa. Superior Ct. 240 , 170 A. 455 , affirmed 316 Pa. 129 , 173 A. 653 .
discussed Cited "see" Commonwealth v. Lynott (2×)
Pa. Super. Ct. · 1938 · signal: see · confidence high
See Com. v. Wilcox, 112 Pa. Superior Ct. 240 , 170 A. 455 , affirmed 316 Pa. 129 , 173 A. 653 ; Com. v. Del Vaccio, 299 Pa. 547 , 149 A. 696 ; Com. v. Windish, 176 Pa. 167 , 34 A. 1019 ; Com. v. Ezell, 212 Pa. 293 , 61 A. 930 ; Com. v. Shields, 50 Pa. Superior Ct. 1, 24 ; and Com. v. Tri marchi, 133 Pa. Superior Ct. 307 , 2 A. 2d 540 .
discussed Cited "see" Commonwealth v. Crittenton (2×) also: Cited "see, e.g."
Pa. · 1937 · signal: see · confidence high
See Commonwealth v. Wilcox, 316 Pa. 129 , affirming, Per Curiam, 112 Pa. Superior Ct. 240 , for a history of the review of this question.
discussed Cited "see" Commonwealth v. Mika (2×)
Pa. · 1935 · signal: see · confidence high
See Com. v. Weber, 167 Pa. 153 , 31 A. 481 , and Com. v. Wilcox, 316 Pa. 129 , 173 A. 653 .
examined Cited "see, e.g." Commonwealth v. Maloney (4×)
Pa. · 1976 · signal: see also · confidence low
See also, Commonwealth v. Kloiber, 378 Pa. 412 , 106 A.2d 820 (1954) and Commonwealth v. Greco, 227 Pa.Super. 19 , 323 A.2d 132 (1974). 5 But in Commonwealth v. Wilcox, 316 Pa. 129, 144 , 173 A. 653, 660 (1934), this Court affirmed “. . . on the learned opinion of Judge Keller . . . ” of the Superior Court which opinion included this statement: “If the remark is of such a character as to violate the accused’s constitutional rights, such as a reference to his failure to take the witness stand, it cannot be cured by the trial judge and a new trial must be ordered ..” Relying on Commonw…
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Commonwealth
v.
Wilcox, Appellant
May 21, 1934.
173 A. 653
William C. Alexander , for appellant. William R. Toal , Assistant District Attorney, with him William J. MacCarter, Jr. , District Attorney, for appellee.
Frazer, Simpson, Kephart, Schaeeer, Maxey, Drew, Linn.
Per Curiam,

The judgment of the Superior Court is affirmed on the learned opinion of Judge Keller, which fully and correctly determines all questions raised by the record.