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Davenport rule in Pennsylvania

30 Pennsylvania opinions name it 3 courts 1979–2021 1 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.

Followed or applied (23)

CaseFollowedCited
Commonwealth v. Bennettgreen
pa · 1982 · cited in 6 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1983–2004
2 sentences

1987See, Commonwealth v. Blady, 492 Pa. 285 , 424 A.2d 864 (1980), rearg. denied, February 18, 1982, Mr. Justice Larsen joined by Mr. Justice Flaherty referred to the Davenport rule as the "quintessential illustration of mechanical jurisprudence" in expressing their dissatisfaction with the "rote application of the Davenport formula” at the "expense of justice.” Other members of the Court noted their displeasure with the “iron rule” in Commonwealth v. Bennett, 498 Pa. 656 , 450 A.2d 970 (1982) (Mr. Justice Flaherty, concurring opinion, joined by Mr. Justice Hutchinson; Mr. Justice McDermott, concu

1987See, Commonwealth v. Blady, 492 Pa. 285 , 424 A.2d 864 (1980), rearg. denied, February 18, 1982, Mr. Justice Larsen joined by Mr. Justice Flaherty referred to the Davenport rule as the "quintessential illustration of mechanical jurisprudence" in expressing their dissatisfaction with the "rote application of the Davenport formula” at the "expense of justice.” Other members of the Court noted their displeasure with the “iron rule” in Commonwealth v. Bennett, 498 Pa. 656 , 450 A.2d 970 (1982) (Mr. Justice Flaherty, concurring opinion, joined by Mr. Justice Hutchinson; Mr. Justice McDermott, concu

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Commonwealth v. Davenportred
pa · 1977 · cited in 8 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1979–2000
2 sentences

2000Id. at 392 , 290 A.2d at 418 (citing Adams v. United States, 399 F.2d 574, 579 (D.C.Cir.1968) (concurring opinion)). ¶ 8 However, the flexible standard of Futch proved difficult for law enforcement officers to apply, and in Commonwealth v. Davenport, 471 Pa. 278, 286-87 , 370 A.2d 301, 306 (1977), the Pennsylvania Supreme Court established a rule which provided that when an accused is not arraigned within six hours of arrest, any statements obtained after arrest but before arraignment are inadmissible at trial. ¶ 9 The Davenport rule was later modified by the Court in Commonwealth v. Duncan, s

2000Id. at 392 , 290 A.2d at 418 (citing Adams v. United States, 399 F.2d 574, 579 (D.C.Cir.1968) (concurring opinion)). ¶ 8 However, the flexible standard of Futch proved difficult for law enforcement officers to apply, and in Commonwealth v. Davenport, 471 Pa. 278, 286-87 , 370 A.2d 301, 306 (1977), the Pennsylvania Supreme Court established a rule which provided that when an accused is not arraigned within six hours of arrest, any statements obtained after arrest but before arraignment are inadmissible at trial. ¶ 9 The Davenport rule was later modified by the Court in Commonwealth v. Duncan, s

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Commonwealth v. Jenkinsgreen
pa · 1982 · cited in 7 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1983–2004
2 sentences

2004See Commonwealth v. Keasley, 501 Pa. 461 , 462 A.2d 216, 217 (1983) (McDermott, J., concurring) (“The Davenport rule severely undermines the truth-determining process, and results in the exclusion of constitutionally permissible statements.”); Commonwealth v. Jenkins, 500 Pa. 144 , 454 A.2d 1004, 1008 (1982) (McDermott, J., concurring) (“We must ... discard Davenport and return to a more flexible approach.

2004See Commonwealth v. Keasley, 501 Pa. 461 , 462 A.2d 216, 217 (1983) (McDermott, J., concurring) (“The Davenport rule severely undermines the truth-determining process, and results in the exclusion of constitutionally permissible statements.”); Commonwealth v. Jenkins, 500 Pa. 144 , 454 A.2d 1004, 1008 (1982) (McDermott, J., concurring) (“We must ... discard Davenport and return to a more flexible approach.

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Commonwealth v. Bladygreen
pa · 1980 · cited in 5 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1983–1987
2 sentences

1987See, Commonwealth v. Blady, 492 Pa. 285 , 424 A.2d 864 (1980), rearg. denied, February 18, 1982, Mr. Justice Larsen joined by Mr. Justice Flaherty referred to the Davenport rule as the "quintessential illustration of mechanical jurisprudence" in expressing their dissatisfaction with the "rote application of the Davenport formula” at the "expense of justice.” Other members of the Court noted their displeasure with the “iron rule” in Commonwealth v. Bennett, 498 Pa. 656 , 450 A.2d 970 (1982) (Mr. Justice Flaherty, concurring opinion, joined by Mr. Justice Hutchinson; Mr. Justice McDermott, concu

1987See, Commonwealth v. Blady, 492 Pa. 285 , 424 A.2d 864 (1980), rearg. denied, February 18, 1982, Mr. Justice Larsen joined by Mr. Justice Flaherty referred to the Davenport rule as the "quintessential illustration of mechanical jurisprudence" in expressing their dissatisfaction with the "rote application of the Davenport formula” at the "expense of justice.” Other members of the Court noted their displeasure with the “iron rule” in Commonwealth v. Bennett, 498 Pa. 656 , 450 A.2d 970 (1982) (Mr. Justice Flaherty, concurring opinion, joined by Mr. Justice Hutchinson; Mr. Justice McDermott, concu

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In Re Nomination Petition of Shuligreen
pa · 1987 · cited in 4 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1996–2004
2 sentences

2004See, e.g., Commonwealth v. Bracey, 541 Pa. 322 , 662 A.2d 1062 (1995) (period of delay attributable to accused’s mental or physical condition is "necessary delay,” and must be excluded when determining whether statement was obtained as result of "unnecessary delay”); Commonwealth v. Hughes, 521 Pa. 423 , 555 A.2d 1264 (1989) (no Davenport violation where defendant gave oral statement within six hours of arrest and subsequent written statement, completed after six-hour period, was mere recitation of oral statement); Commonwealth v. D'Amato, 514 Pa. 471 , 526 A.2d 300 (1987) (applying Travaglia

2004See, e.g., Commonwealth v. Bracey, 541 Pa. 322 , 662 A.2d 1062 (1995) (period of delay attributable to accused’s mental or physical condition is "necessary delay,” and must be excluded when determining whether statement was obtained as result of "unnecessary delay”); Commonwealth v. Hughes, 521 Pa. 423 , 555 A.2d 1264 (1989) (no Davenport violation where defendant gave oral statement within six hours of arrest and subsequent written statement, completed after six-hour period, was mere recitation of oral statement); Commonwealth v. D'Amato, 514 Pa. 471 , 526 A.2d 300 (1987) (applying Travaglia

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Commonwealth v. Hughesgreen
pa · 1989 · cited in 3 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2000–2004
2 sentences

2004See, e.g., Commonwealth v. Bracey, 541 Pa. 322 , 662 A.2d 1062 (1995) (period of delay attributable to accused’s mental or physical condition is "necessary delay,” and must be excluded when determining whether statement was obtained as result of "unnecessary delay”); Commonwealth v. Hughes, 521 Pa. 423 , 555 A.2d 1264 (1989) (no Davenport violation where defendant gave oral statement within six hours of arrest and subsequent written statement, completed after six-hour period, was mere recitation of oral statement); Commonwealth v. D'Amato, 514 Pa. 471 , 526 A.2d 300 (1987) (applying Travaglia

2004See, e.g., Commonwealth v. Bracey, 541 Pa. 322 , 662 A.2d 1062 (1995) (period of delay attributable to accused’s mental or physical condition is "necessary delay,” and must be excluded when determining whether statement was obtained as result of "unnecessary delay”); Commonwealth v. Hughes, 521 Pa. 423 , 555 A.2d 1264 (1989) (no Davenport violation where defendant gave oral statement within six hours of arrest and subsequent written statement, completed after six-hour period, was mere recitation of oral statement); Commonwealth v. D'Amato, 514 Pa. 471 , 526 A.2d 300 (1987) (applying Travaglia

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Commonwealth v. Travagliagreen
pa · 1983 · cited in 3 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1986–2004
2 sentences

2004See, e.g., Commonwealth v. Bracey, 541 Pa. 322 , 662 A.2d 1062 (1995) (period of delay attributable to accused’s mental or physical condition is "necessary delay,” and must be excluded when determining whether statement was obtained as result of "unnecessary delay”); Commonwealth v. Hughes, 521 Pa. 423 , 555 A.2d 1264 (1989) (no Davenport violation where defendant gave oral statement within six hours of arrest and subsequent written statement, completed after six-hour period, was mere recitation of oral statement); Commonwealth v. D'Amato, 514 Pa. 471 , 526 A.2d 300 (1987) (applying Travaglia

2004See, e.g., Commonwealth v. Bracey, 541 Pa. 322 , 662 A.2d 1062 (1995) (period of delay attributable to accused’s mental or physical condition is "necessary delay,” and must be excluded when determining whether statement was obtained as result of "unnecessary delay”); Commonwealth v. Hughes, 521 Pa. 423 , 555 A.2d 1264 (1989) (no Davenport violation where defendant gave oral statement within six hours of arrest and subsequent written statement, completed after six-hour period, was mere recitation of oral statement); Commonwealth v. D'Amato, 514 Pa. 471 , 526 A.2d 300 (1987) (applying Travaglia

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Humphrey v. Northern States Power Co.green
scotus · 1984 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
2 sentences

1986See Commonwealth v. Travaglia, 502 Pa. 474 , 467 A.2d 288 (1983) (travel time between counties must be accounted for if we are to require arraignment in county where jurisdiction for charged crime lies), cert. denied, 467 U.S. 1256 , 104 S.Ct. 3547 , 82 L.Ed.2d 850 (1984). 4 .

1986See Commonwealth v. Travaglia, 502 Pa. 474 , 467 A.2d 288 (1983) (travel time between counties must be accounted for if we are to require arraignment in county where jurisdiction for charged crime lies), cert. denied, 467 U.S. 1256 , 104 S.Ct. 3547 , 82 L.Ed.2d 850 (1984). 4 .

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Commonwealth v. Triplettgreen
pa · 1977 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1979–1980
2 sentences

1980Moreover, in subsequent cases stating the Davenport rule, neither the Supreme Court nor this Court has mentioned “exigent circumstances.” See, e. g., Commonwealth v. Williams, 476 Pa. 344 , 347 n.2, 382 A.2d 1202 , 1204 n.2 (1978); Commonwealth v. Triplett, 476 Pa. 83, 89 , 381 A.2d 877, 881 (1977); Commonwealth v. Morton, 475 Pa. 374 , 379 n.3, 380 A.2d 769 , 771 n.3 (1977); Commonwealth v. Jefferson, 274 Pa.Super. 140 , 148 n.4, 418 A.2d 335 , 339 n.4, (1979) (per curiam); Commonwealth v. Rose, 265 Pa.Super. 159 , 166 n.7, 401 A.2d 1148 , 1152 n.7 (1979) (plurality opinion); Commonwealth v.

1980Moreover, in subsequent cases stating the Davenport rule, neither the Supreme Court nor this Court has mentioned “exigent circumstances.” See, e. g., Commonwealth v. Williams, 476 Pa. 344 , 347 n.2, 382 A.2d 1202 , 1204 n.2 (1978); Commonwealth v. Triplett, 476 Pa. 83, 89 , 381 A.2d 877, 881 (1977); Commonwealth v. Morton, 475 Pa. 374 , 379 n.3, 380 A.2d 769 , 771 n.3 (1977); Commonwealth v. Jefferson, 274 Pa.Super. 140 , 148 n.4, 418 A.2d 335 , 339 n.4, (1979) (per curiam); Commonwealth v. Rose, 265 Pa.Super. 159 , 166 n.7, 401 A.2d 1148 , 1152 n.7 (1979) (plurality opinion); Commonwealth v.

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Commonwealth v. Keasleygreen
pa · 1983 · cited in 5 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1983–2004
2 sentences

2004See Commonwealth v. Keasley, 501 Pa. 461 , 462 A.2d 216, 217 (1983) (McDermott, J., concurring) (“The Davenport rule severely undermines the truth-determining process, and results in the exclusion of constitutionally permissible statements.”); Commonwealth v. Jenkins, 500 Pa. 144 , 454 A.2d 1004, 1008 (1982) (McDermott, J., concurring) (“We must ... discard Davenport and return to a more flexible approach.

2004See Commonwealth v. Keasley, 501 Pa. 461 , 462 A.2d 216, 217 (1983) (McDermott, J., concurring) (“The Davenport rule severely undermines the truth-determining process, and results in the exclusion of constitutionally permissible statements.”); Commonwealth v. Jenkins, 500 Pa. 144 , 454 A.2d 1004, 1008 (1982) (McDermott, J., concurring) (“We must ... discard Davenport and return to a more flexible approach.

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Commonwealth v. Duncanred
pa · 1987 · cited in 4 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1988–2004
2 sentences

2004The Duncan Court recognized that the Davenport rule had "been applied on a mechanical basis to violations which bear no relationship to the statement obtained and has shielded the guilty for no reason relevant to the individual circumstances of their case." Id. at 1182.

2004The Duncan Court recognized that the Davenport rule had "been applied on a mechanical basis to violations which bear no relationship to the statement obtained and has shielded the guilty for no reason relevant to the individual circumstances of their case." Id. at 1182.

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Commonwealth v. Bennettgreen
pasuperct · 1982 · cited in 3 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1984–1986
2 sentences

1986See Commonwealth v. Bennett, 287 Pa.Super. 485 , 430 A.2d 994 (1981), aff'd per curiam, 498 Pa. 656 , 450 A.2d 970 (1982).

1986See Commonwealth v. Bennett, 287 Pa.Super. 485 , 430 A.2d 994 (1981), aff'd per curiam, 498 Pa. 656 , 450 A.2d 970 (1982).

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Commonwealth v. Braceygreen
pa · 1995 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004See, e.g., Commonwealth v. Bracey, 541 Pa. 322 , 662 A.2d 1062 (1995) (period of delay attributable to accused’s mental or physical condition is "necessary delay,” and must be excluded when determining whether statement was obtained as result of "unnecessary delay”); Commonwealth v. Hughes, 521 Pa. 423 , 555 A.2d 1264 (1989) (no Davenport violation where defendant gave oral statement within six hours of arrest and subsequent written statement, completed after six-hour period, was mere recitation of oral statement); Commonwealth v. D'Amato, 514 Pa. 471 , 526 A.2d 300 (1987) (applying Travaglia

2004See, e.g., Commonwealth v. Bracey, 541 Pa. 322 , 662 A.2d 1062 (1995) (period of delay attributable to accused’s mental or physical condition is "necessary delay,” and must be excluded when determining whether statement was obtained as result of "unnecessary delay”); Commonwealth v. Hughes, 521 Pa. 423 , 555 A.2d 1264 (1989) (no Davenport violation where defendant gave oral statement within six hours of arrest and subsequent written statement, completed after six-hour period, was mere recitation of oral statement); Commonwealth v. D'Amato, 514 Pa. 471 , 526 A.2d 300 (1987) (applying Travaglia

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Commonwealth v. Cookgreen
pa · 1999 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002Commonwealth v. Cook, 558 Pa. 50 , 735 A.2d 673, 674 (1999). ¶ 8 Insofar as the alleged violation of the Davenport rule in the Hart case is concerned, we note that Appellant carefully avoids providing any specific information defining the time frame within which the violation supposedly occurred, or any references to the record supporting his allegations.

2002Commonwealth v. Cook, 558 Pa. 50 , 735 A.2d 673, 674 (1999). ¶ 8 Insofar as the alleged violation of the Davenport rule in the Hart case is concerned, we note that Appellant carefully avoids providing any specific information defining the time frame within which the violation supposedly occurred, or any references to the record supporting his allegations.

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Commonwealth v. Devangreen
pa · 1985 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
11
John E. Adams v. United States of America, Ernest J. Stuckey v. United States of America, Melvin R. Roots v. United Statesgreen
cadc · 1968 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000Id. at 392 , 290 A.2d at 418 (citing Adams v. United States, 399 F.2d 574, 579 (D.C.Cir.1968) (concurring opinion)). ¶ 8 However, the flexible standard of Futch proved difficult for law enforcement officers to apply, and in Commonwealth v. Davenport, 471 Pa. 278, 286-87 , 370 A.2d 301, 306 (1977), the Pennsylvania Supreme Court established a rule which provided that when an accused is not arraigned within six hours of arrest, any statements obtained after arrest but before arraignment are inadmissible at trial. ¶ 9 The Davenport rule was later modified by the Court in Commonwealth v. Duncan, s

2000Id. at 392 , 290 A.2d at 418 (citing Adams v. United States, 399 F.2d 574, 579 (D.C.Cir.1968) (concurring opinion)). ¶ 8 However, the flexible standard of Futch proved difficult for law enforcement officers to apply, and in Commonwealth v. Davenport, 471 Pa. 278, 286-87 , 370 A.2d 301, 306 (1977), the Pennsylvania Supreme Court established a rule which provided that when an accused is not arraigned within six hours of arrest, any statements obtained after arrest but before arraignment are inadmissible at trial. ¶ 9 The Davenport rule was later modified by the Court in Commonwealth v. Duncan, s

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Commonwealth v. Feigherygreen
pa · 1986 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
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Commonwealth v. Barrygreen
pa · 1982 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
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United States v. Mortongreen
scotus · 1984 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
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Hoopa Valley Tribe of Indians v. Shortgreen
scotus · 1984 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
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Commonwealth v. Hudegreen
pa · 1983 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
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Commonwealth v. Culmergreen
pa · 1975 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980
11
Commonwealth v. Haddengreen
pasuperct · 1979 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (29)

CaseCitedYears
Commonwealth v. Futch green
pa · 1972
2 sentences

2000Id. at 392 , 290 A.2d at 418 (citing Adams v. United States, 399 F.2d 574, 579 (D.C.Cir.1968) (concurring opinion)). ¶ 8 However, the flexible standard of Futch proved difficult for law enforcement officers to apply, and in Commonwealth v. Davenport, 471 Pa. 278, 286-87 , 370 A.2d 301, 306 (1977), the Pennsylvania Supreme Court established a rule which provided that when an accused is not arraigned within six hours of arrest, any statements obtained after arrest but before arraignment are inadmissible at trial. ¶ 9 The Davenport rule was later modified by the Court in Commonwealth v. Duncan, s

2000Id. at 392 , 290 A.2d at 418 (citing Adams v. United States, 399 F.2d 574, 579 (D.C.Cir.1968) (concurring opinion)). ¶ 8 However, the flexible standard of Futch proved difficult for law enforcement officers to apply, and in Commonwealth v. Davenport, 471 Pa. 278, 286-87 , 370 A.2d 301, 306 (1977), the Pennsylvania Supreme Court established a rule which provided that when an accused is not arraigned within six hours of arrest, any statements obtained after arrest but before arraignment are inadmissible at trial. ¶ 9 The Davenport rule was later modified by the Court in Commonwealth v. Duncan, s

31980–2000
Commonwealth v. Robertson green
pa · 1983
2 sentences

2004See, e.g., Commonwealth v. Bracey, 541 Pa. 322 , 662 A.2d 1062 (1995) (period of delay attributable to accused’s mental or physical condition is "necessary delay,” and must be excluded when determining whether statement was obtained as result of "unnecessary delay”); Commonwealth v. Hughes, 521 Pa. 423 , 555 A.2d 1264 (1989) (no Davenport violation where defendant gave oral statement within six hours of arrest and subsequent written statement, completed after six-hour period, was mere recitation of oral statement); Commonwealth v. D'Amato, 514 Pa. 471 , 526 A.2d 300 (1987) (applying Travaglia

2004See, e.g., Commonwealth v. Bracey, 541 Pa. 322 , 662 A.2d 1062 (1995) (period of delay attributable to accused’s mental or physical condition is "necessary delay,” and must be excluded when determining whether statement was obtained as result of "unnecessary delay”); Commonwealth v. Hughes, 521 Pa. 423 , 555 A.2d 1264 (1989) (no Davenport violation where defendant gave oral statement within six hours of arrest and subsequent written statement, completed after six-hour period, was mere recitation of oral statement); Commonwealth v. D'Amato, 514 Pa. 471 , 526 A.2d 300 (1987) (applying Travaglia

21985–2004
Commonwealth v. Rhem green
pasuperct · 1980
2 sentences

1985In Commonwealth v. Rhem, 283 Pa.Superior Ct. 565, 424 A.2d 1345 (1980), we held that the Davenport rule does not apply to physical evidence.

1985In Commonwealth v. Rhem, 283 Pa.Superior Ct. 565, 424 A.2d 1345 (1980), we held that the Davenport rule does not apply to physical evidence.

21982–1985
Commonwealth v. Perez green
pa · 2004
2 sentences

2021In Commonwealth v. Perez, 577 Pa. 360 , 845 A.2d 779 (2004), the Pennsylvania Supreme Court reconsidered the Davenport rule where a majority of the Court concluded that the “application of a stringent bright-line rule to the vastly different sets of circumstances that may be involved in arrest, investigation, and arraignment has yielded perplexing results....” Id. at 368 , 845 A.2d at 784 .

2021In Commonwealth v. Perez, 577 Pa. 360 , 845 A.2d 779 (2004), the Pennsylvania Supreme Court reconsidered the Davenport rule where a majority of the Court concluded that the “application of a stringent bright-line rule to the vastly different sets of circumstances that may be involved in arrest, investigation, and arraignment has yielded perplexing results....” Id. at 368 , 845 A.2d at 784 .

12021–2021
Miranda v. Arizona green
scotus · 1966
2 sentences

2018Three, the statements – the condition of the defendant at all times while he was in police custody was to make him as comfortable as possible under the ____________________________________________ 6 Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 (1966). - 13 - J-S36019-18 circumstances to provide him with food of his own choice from the same places that the police are commonly found to eat and, in fact, the police ate food from the same restaurants and further that his other needs were also see[n] to including cigarettes and use of facility. *** Finally, court finds that none of the statements were taken in

2018Three, the statements – the condition of the defendant at all times while he was in police custody was to make him as comfortable as possible under the ____________________________________________ 6 Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 (1966). - 13 - J-S36019-18 circumstances to provide him with food of his own choice from the same places that the police are commonly found to eat and, in fact, the police ate food from the same restaurants and further that his other needs were also see[n] to including cigarettes and use of facility. *** Finally, court finds that none of the statements were taken in

12018–2018
Commonwealth v. Payne green
pasuperct · 2000
1 sentence

2004See, e.g., Commonwealth v. Bracey, 541 Pa. 322 , 662 A.2d 1062 (1995) (period of delay attributable to accused’s mental or physical condition is "necessary delay,” and must be excluded when determining whether statement was obtained as result of "unnecessary delay”); Commonwealth v. Hughes, 521 Pa. 423 , 555 A.2d 1264 (1989) (no Davenport violation where defendant gave oral statement within six hours of arrest and subsequent written statement, completed after six-hour period, was mere recitation of oral statement); Commonwealth v. D'Amato, 514 Pa. 471 , 526 A.2d 300 (1987) (applying Travaglia

12004–2004
People v. Cipriano green
mich · 1988
2 sentences

2004People v. Cipriano, 431 Mich. 315 , 429 N.W.2d 781 (1988), involved Michigan’s statutory requirement that an accused be brought before a magistrate “without unnecessary delay.” Id., at 783 n. 1 (citing M.C.L. §§ 764.13, 764.26; M.S.A. §§ 28.871(1), 28.885).

2004People v. Cipriano, 431 Mich. 315 , 429 N.W.2d 781 (1988), involved Michigan’s statutory requirement that an accused be brought before a magistrate “without unnecessary delay.” Id., at 783 n. 1 (citing M.C.L. §§ 764.13, 764.26; M.S.A. §§ 28.871(1), 28.885).

12004–2004
Commonwealth v. Devine green
pasuperct · 2000
1 sentence

2004See, e.g., Commonwealth v. Bracey, 541 Pa. 322 , 662 A.2d 1062 (1995) (period of delay attributable to accused’s mental or physical condition is "necessary delay,” and must be excluded when determining whether statement was obtained as result of "unnecessary delay”); Commonwealth v. Hughes, 521 Pa. 423 , 555 A.2d 1264 (1989) (no Davenport violation where defendant gave oral statement within six hours of arrest and subsequent written statement, completed after six-hour period, was mere recitation of oral statement); Commonwealth v. D'Amato, 514 Pa. 471 , 526 A.2d 300 (1987) (applying Travaglia

12004–2004
Commonwealth v. Odrick green
pasuperct · 1991
2 sentences

2004See, e.g., Commonwealth v. Bracey, 541 Pa. 322 , 662 A.2d 1062 (1995) (period of delay attributable to accused’s mental or physical condition is "necessary delay,” and must be excluded when determining whether statement was obtained as result of "unnecessary delay”); Commonwealth v. Hughes, 521 Pa. 423 , 555 A.2d 1264 (1989) (no Davenport violation where defendant gave oral statement within six hours of arrest and subsequent written statement, completed after six-hour period, was mere recitation of oral statement); Commonwealth v. D'Amato, 514 Pa. 471 , 526 A.2d 300 (1987) (applying Travaglia

2004See, e.g., Commonwealth v. Bracey, 541 Pa. 322 , 662 A.2d 1062 (1995) (period of delay attributable to accused’s mental or physical condition is "necessary delay,” and must be excluded when determining whether statement was obtained as result of "unnecessary delay”); Commonwealth v. Hughes, 521 Pa. 423 , 555 A.2d 1264 (1989) (no Davenport violation where defendant gave oral statement within six hours of arrest and subsequent written statement, completed after six-hour period, was mere recitation of oral statement); Commonwealth v. D'Amato, 514 Pa. 471 , 526 A.2d 300 (1987) (applying Travaglia

12004–2004
Commonwealth v. Mason green
pa · 1985
2 sentences

2004Cf. Commonwealth v. Mason, 507 Pa. 396 , 490 A.2d 421 (1985) (violation of Pa.R.Crim.P.2004 (now Pa.R.Crim.P. 204), which requires search warrants be served by law enforcement officers, does not result in automatic exclusion of evidence seized pursuant to warrant).

2004Cf. Commonwealth v. Mason, 507 Pa. 396 , 490 A.2d 421 (1985) (violation of Pa.R.Crim.P.2004 (now Pa.R.Crim.P. 204), which requires search warrants be served by law enforcement officers, does not result in automatic exclusion of evidence seized pursuant to warrant).

12004–2004
Commonwealth v. Ryles green
pasuperct · 1980
2 sentences

2004See, e.g., Commonwealth v. Bracey, 541 Pa. 322 , 662 A.2d 1062 (1995) (period of delay attributable to accused’s mental or physical condition is "necessary delay,” and must be excluded when determining whether statement was obtained as result of "unnecessary delay”); Commonwealth v. Hughes, 521 Pa. 423 , 555 A.2d 1264 (1989) (no Davenport violation where defendant gave oral statement within six hours of arrest and subsequent written statement, completed after six-hour period, was mere recitation of oral statement); Commonwealth v. D'Amato, 514 Pa. 471 , 526 A.2d 300 (1987) (applying Travaglia

2004See, e.g., Commonwealth v. Bracey, 541 Pa. 322 , 662 A.2d 1062 (1995) (period of delay attributable to accused’s mental or physical condition is "necessary delay,” and must be excluded when determining whether statement was obtained as result of "unnecessary delay”); Commonwealth v. Hughes, 521 Pa. 423 , 555 A.2d 1264 (1989) (no Davenport violation where defendant gave oral statement within six hours of arrest and subsequent written statement, completed after six-hour period, was mere recitation of oral statement); Commonwealth v. D'Amato, 514 Pa. 471 , 526 A.2d 300 (1987) (applying Travaglia

12004–2004
Commonwealth v. Persiano green
pa · 1999
2 sentences

2000Cf. Commonwealth v. Hughes, 521 Pa. 423 , 555 A.2d 1264, 1284 (1989) (McDermott, J., concurring) (criticizing the "mechanical and discredited six-hour rule"); Commonwealth v. D'Amato, 514 Pa. 471 , 526 A.2d 300, 307 (1987) (observing "[w]hatever validity the Davenport rule retains, its `six-hour' clock does not begin to run ... until the defendant has been returned to the judicial district wherein the arrest warrant was issued.") [12] In Commonwealth v. Persiano, 555 Pa. 428 , 725 A.2d 151 (1999), we faced a situation similar to that presented in Washington, supra, where a defendant was arrest

2000Cf. Commonwealth v. Hughes, 521 Pa. 423 , 555 A.2d 1264, 1284 (1989) (McDermott, J., concurring) (criticizing the "mechanical and discredited six-hour rule"); Commonwealth v. D'Amato, 514 Pa. 471 , 526 A.2d 300, 307 (1987) (observing "[w]hatever validity the Davenport rule retains, its `six-hour' clock does not begin to run ... until the defendant has been returned to the judicial district wherein the arrest warrant was issued.") [12] In Commonwealth v. Persiano, 555 Pa. 428 , 725 A.2d 151 (1999), we faced a situation similar to that presented in Washington, supra, where a defendant was arrest

12000–2000
Commonwealth v. Gallo green
pasuperct · 1980
12000–2000
Arizona v. Fulminante green
scotus · 1991
2 sentences

2000Indeed, in his Concurring Opinion, in which Justice Cappy joined, Justice Saylor criticized the rule, stating, "[gjiven the present holding, I now favor abandonment of the Davenport/Duncan construct and reversion to the federal model entailing consideration of the totality of the circumstances in every case.” Bridges , - Pa. at -, 757 A.2d at 883 (citing to Arizona v. Fulminante, 499 U.S. 279, 285-86 , 111 S.Ct. 1246, 1252 , 113 L.Ed.2d 302 (1991)).

2000Indeed, in his Concurring Opinion, in which Justice Cappy joined, Justice Saylor criticized the rule, stating, "[gjiven the present holding, I now favor abandonment of the Davenport/Duncan construct and reversion to the federal model entailing consideration of the totality of the circumstances in every case.” Bridges , - Pa. at -, 757 A.2d at 883 (citing to Arizona v. Fulminante, 499 U.S. 279, 285-86 , 111 S.Ct. 1246, 1252 , 113 L.Ed.2d 302 (1991)).

12000–2000
Commonwealth v. Bridges green
pa · 2000
2 sentences

2000In her Opinion, speaking for the majority of the Court, Justice Neman acknowledged that "[t]he rule has many critics who believe that it arbitrarily sets a time limit for arraignment and excludes statements that may, in fact, have been given knowingly, voluntarily and intelligently.” Id. at - n. 11, 757 A.2d at 871 n. 11 (citing Commonwealth v. Hughes, 521 Pa. 423, 461 , 555 A.2d 1264, 1284 (1989) (McDermott concurring) (criticizing the “mechanical and discredited six-hour rule”); Commonwealth v. D’Amato, 514 Pa. 471, 487 , 526 A.2d 300, 307 (1987) (observing "[wjhatever validity the Davenport

2000In her Opinion, speaking for the majority of the Court, Justice Neman acknowledged that "[t]he rule has many critics who believe that it arbitrarily sets a time limit for arraignment and excludes statements that may, in fact, have been given knowingly, voluntarily and intelligently.” Id. at - n. 11, 757 A.2d at 871 n. 11 (citing Commonwealth v. Hughes, 521 Pa. 423, 461 , 555 A.2d 1264, 1284 (1989) (McDermott concurring) (criticizing the “mechanical and discredited six-hour rule”); Commonwealth v. D’Amato, 514 Pa. 471, 487 , 526 A.2d 300, 307 (1987) (observing "[wjhatever validity the Davenport

12000–2000
Commonwealth v. MacHi green
pasuperct · 1982
2 sentences

2000In doing so, this Court relied on several cases, including Commonwealth v. Gallo, 276 Pa.Super. 562 , 419 A.2d 601 (1980) and Commonwealth v. Machi, 294 Pa.Super. 338 , 439 A.2d 1230 (1982).

2000In doing so, this Court relied on several cases, including Commonwealth v. Gallo, 276 Pa.Super. 562 , 419 A.2d 601 (1980) and Commonwealth v. Machi, 294 Pa.Super. 338 , 439 A.2d 1230 (1982).

12000–2000
Commonwealth v. Lovette green
pa · 1982
11987–1987
Commonwealth v. Williams green
pa · 1973
11986–1986
United States v. Janis green
scotus · 1976
11986–1986
Illinois v. Gates green
scotus · 1983
11983–1983
Commonwealth v. Crowley green
pa · 1983
11983–1983
Commonwealth v. Daniels green
pasuperct · 1981
11983–1983
Commonwealth v. Ellis green
pa · 1971
11983–1983
Commonwealth v. Perkins green
pa · 1977
11980–1980
Com. v. Washington green
pasuperct · 1978
11980–1980
Commonwealth v. Morton green
pa · 1977
11980–1980
Commonwealth v. Williams green
pa · 1978
11980–1980
Commonwealth v. Jefferson green
pasuperct · 1979
11980–1980
Commonwealth v. Rose green
pasuperct · 1979
11980–1980

Statutes the citing opinions construe

PA § 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 2502 (5) PA § 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 9711 (5) PA § 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 907 (3)

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Where else courts name it

CA 33 (1988–2025) PA 30 (1979–2021) TX 20 (1991–2018) MI 7 (1979–2026) GA 4 (2006–2014) MS 3 (1995–2010) AK 3 (1973–1995) KY 2 (2015–2015) NC 2 (1993–2024) OH 2 (2017–2019) ND 2 (2000–2013) DE 2 (1996–2019)

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