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31 Pennsylvania opinions name it 2 courts 1997–2025 12 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Pennsylvania courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
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Commonwealth v. Braceygreen2 sentences2005See Commonwealth v. Bracey, 568 Pa. 264 , 795 A.2d 935 , 940 n. 4 (2001) (noting that the mere tacking on of a sentence stating that all prior counsel were ineffective for failing to raise underlying claims of error does not satisfy Appellant’s burden of establishing that he is entitled to post conviction relief on ineffective assistance of counsel claim.) Appellant also raises a number of claims arising from the penalty phase. 2005See Commonwealth v. Bracey, 568 Pa. 264 , 795 A.2d 935 , 940 n. 4 (2001) (noting that the mere tacking on of a sentence stating that all prior counsel were ineffective for failing to raise underlying claims of error does not satisfy Appellant’s burden of establishing that he is entitled to post conviction relief on ineffective assistance of counsel claim.) Appellant also raises a number of claims arising from the penalty phase. | 3 | 3 |
Commonwealth v. Briggsgreen2 sentences2022See Commonwealth v. Briggs, 12 A.3d 291 , 326 n.34 (Pa. 2011) (concluding that an undeveloped claim is waived). 2022See Commonwealth v. Briggs, 12 A.3d 291 , 326 n.34 (Pa. 2011) (concluding that an undeveloped claim is waived). | 2 | 2 |
Commonwealth v. Johnsongreen2 sentences2022When “an appellate brief fails to provide any discussion of a claim with citation to relevant authority or fails to develop the issue in any other meaningful fashion capable of review, that claim is waived.” Commonwealth v. Johnson, 985 A.2d 915, 924 (Pa. 2009) (citing, inter alia, Pa.R.A.P. 2119(a)); see also Commonwealth v. Russell, 209 A.3d 419 , 429–30 (Pa. Super. 2019) (explaining that this Court will not make an appellant’s arguments and finding waiver of an undeveloped claim). 2022When “an appellate brief fails to provide any discussion of a claim with citation to relevant authority or fails to develop the issue in any other meaningful fashion capable of review, that claim is waived.” Commonwealth v. Johnson, 985 A.2d 915, 924 (Pa. 2009) (citing, inter alia, Pa.R.A.P. 2119(a)); see also Commonwealth v. Russell, 209 A.3d 419 , 429–30 (Pa. Super. 2019) (explaining that this Court will not make an appellant's arguments and finding waiver of an undeveloped claim). | 2 | 2 |
Commonwealth v. Russellgreen2 sentences2022When “an appellate brief fails to provide any discussion of a claim with citation to relevant authority or fails to develop the issue in any other meaningful fashion capable of review, that claim is waived.” Commonwealth v. Johnson, 985 A.2d 915, 924 (Pa. 2009) (citing, inter alia, Pa.R.A.P. 2119(a)); see also Commonwealth v. Russell, 209 A.3d 419 , 429–30 (Pa. Super. 2019) (explaining that this Court will not make an appellant’s arguments and finding waiver of an undeveloped claim). 2022When “an appellate brief fails to provide any discussion of a claim with citation to relevant authority or fails to develop the issue in any other meaningful fashion capable of review, that claim is waived.” Commonwealth v. Johnson, 985 A.2d 915, 924 (Pa. 2009) (citing, inter alia, Pa.R.A.P. 2119(a)); see also Commonwealth v. Russell, 209 A.3d 419 , 429–30 (Pa. Super. 2019) (explaining that this Court will not make an appellant's arguments and finding waiver of an undeveloped claim). | 2 | 2 |
Commonwealth v. Beshoregreen2 sentences2021See Commonwealth v. Beshore, 916 A.2d 1128, 1140 (Pa. Super. 2007) (en banc). - 12 - J-A14008-21 Lastly, Appellants do not dispute the trial court’s finding that the change in the access point benefits them. 2021See Commonwealth v. Beshore, 916 A.2d 1128, 1140 (Pa. Super. 2007) (en banc). | 2 | 2 |
Commonwealth v. McGillgreen2 sentences2006This opinion preceded the Court’s acknowledgement in Commonwealth v. McGill, 574 Pa. 574 , 832 A.2d 1014 (2003), that the Court's requirements pertaining to development of a claim of ineffective stewardship on the part of appellate counsel were not clear, and the associated holding that an appropriate response to an undeveloped claim in cases preceding McGill was a remand to provide an opportunity for adequate development under clarified standards. 2006This opinion preceded the Court’s acknowledgement in Commonwealth v. McGill, 574 Pa. 574 , 832 A.2d 1014 (2003), that the Court's requirements pertaining to development of a claim of ineffective stewardship on the part of appellate counsel were not clear, and the associated holding that an appropriate response to an undeveloped claim in cases preceding McGill was a remand to provide an opportunity for adequate development under clarified standards. | 2 | 2 |
Commonwealth v. Gorbygreen2 sentences1997See, e.g., Commonwealth v. Gorby, 527 Pa. 98, 112-13 , 588 A.2d 902, 909 (1991) (evidence of flight relevant and admissible to establish an inference of guilt). .In an undeveloped claim presented in a footnote, Appellant indicates that defense counsel did not object to every question the prosecutor asked of Permint. 1997See, e.g., Commonwealth v. Gorby, 527 Pa. 98, 112-13 , 588 A.2d 902, 909 (1991) (evidence of flight relevant and admissible to establish an inference of guilt). .In an undeveloped claim presented in a footnote, Appellant indicates that defense counsel did not object to every question the prosecutor asked of Permint. | 2 | 2 |
Commonwealth v. Tielschgreen2 sentences2025Tielsch, supra. In sum, as none of Richardson’s multiple claims on appeal have merit, we affirm the PCRA court’s order denying him post-conviction relief. 2023See Commonwealth v. Tielsch, 934 A.2d 81, 93 (Pa. Super. 2007) (refusing to consider an undeveloped claim). -9- J-S33037-22 years to 103 year[s’] state time incarceration” during its initial colloquy.9 See N.T., 9/11/18, at 13. | 1 | 2 |
Commonwealth v. Claytongreen1 sentence2024See Commonwealth v. Clayton, 816 A.2d 217, 221 (Pa. 2002) (“it is a well settled principle of appellate jurisprudence that undeveloped claims are waived and unreviewable on appeal”). | 1 | 1 |
In Re: M.Z.T.M.W., a minor, Appeal of: M.W.green1 sentence2024See M.Z.T.M.W., 163 A.3d at 465-66 . | 1 | 1 |
Wolf, B. v. Santiago, M.green1 sentence2023See Wolf v. Santiago, 230 A.3d 394, 401 (Pa. Super. 2020). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Wholaver, E., Aplt.green1 sentence2022See Wholaver, 177 A.3d at 160 (“The Rules of Appellate Procedure require appellants to support their arguments with pertinent discussion and citation to authority.”) (citing Pa.R.A.P. 2119(a)). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Spotzgreen1 sentence2019If Appellant 4 See Commonwealth v. Spotz, 18 A.3d 244, 323 (Pa. 2011) (holding that the appellant's undeveloped claim was unreviewable and, therefore, waived). -6 J -S17007-19 intended to raise this claim in the statement of the questions involved, it is not apparent to this Court. | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Jonesgreen1 sentence2019Accordingly, this Court finds no further support in the record for the instant undeveloped claim of ineffectiveness of trial counsel and, as such, the claim must fail. [Footnote 26] Com[monwealth] v. Jones, 811 A.2d 994, 1003 (Pa. 2002). [Footnote 27] N.T. 8/30/12 at []131. | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Christinegreen1 sentence2017See Commonwealth v. Arrington, 624 Pa. 506 , 86 A.3d 831 (2014). 6 Although not included in his “Statement of Questions Involved,” Appellant presents the following undeveloped claim in the argument portion of his brief: CHALLENGE TO DISCRETIONARY ASPECT OF SENTENCE Trial court imposed an illegal and unconstitutional sentence which is unwaivable. | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Arringtongreen1 sentence2017See Commonwealth v. Arrington, 624 Pa. 506 , 86 A.3d 831 (2014). 6 Although not included in his “Statement of Questions Involved,” Appellant presents the following undeveloped claim in the argument portion of his brief: CHALLENGE TO DISCRETIONARY ASPECT OF SENTENCE Trial court imposed an illegal and unconstitutional sentence which is unwaivable. | 1 | 1 |
Connor v. Crozer Keystone Health Systemgreen1 sentence2015See Connor, 832 A.2d at 1119 . - 11 - J. | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Waltergreen2 sentences2015See Commonwealth v. Walter, 600 Pa. 392 , 966 A.2d 560, 566 (2009) (holding claims waived for failure to develop them). 2015See Commonwealth v. Walter, 600 Pa. 392 , 966 A.2d 560, 566 (2009) (holding claims waived for failure to develop them). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Piercegreen1 sentence2014See Pierce, supra at 213 . | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Padillagreen1 sentence2014Commonwealth v. Padilla, 80 A.3d 1238 , 1255 n.16 (Pa. 2013) (“an undeveloped claim is waived”). | 1 | 1 |
Fletcher-Harlee Corp. v. Szymanskigreen1 sentence2013See Fletcher-Harlee Corp. v. Szymanski, 936 A.2d 87, 103 (Pa.Super.2007) (deeming a claim that is undeveloped and unsupported by relevant authority to be waived); Pa.R.A.P. 2119(a). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Blountgreen2 sentences1999See Commonwealth v. Blount, 538 Pa. 156, 174 , 647 A.2d 199, 209 (1994) (fact that Appellant may believe that further explanation by the court would be beneficial does not render charge defective.) 6. 1999See Commonwealth v. Blount, 538 Pa. 156, 174 , 647 A.2d 199, 209 (1994) (fact that Appellant may believe that further explanation by the court would be beneficial does not render charge defective.) 6. | 1 | 1 |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Pennsylvania. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
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Brady v. Maryland
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2 sentences2024Additionally, in his Rule 1925(b) statement, Baumgardner again raised his newly-discovered fact claim, which involves an alleged violation of Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963). 2008Next, the court considered Appellant’s various claims that the Commonwealth withheld potentially exculpatory evidence *172 in violation of the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83, 87 , 83 S.Ct. 1194 , 10 L.Ed.2d 215 (1963) (holding that “the suppression by the prosecution of evidence favorable to an accused upon request violates due process where the evidence is material either to guilt or to punishment, irrespective of the good faith or bad faith of the prosecution”), and that counsel was ineffective for failing to pursue these claims at the appropriate ti | 2 | 2008–2024 |
Commonwealth v. May
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1 sentence2019May, 898 A.2d at 565 . 3 To the extent Hildalgo-Lopez attempts to assert an undeveloped claim that trial counsel was ineffective for failing to call witnesses, he is likewise entitled to no relief. | 1 | 2019–2019 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.