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29 Pennsylvania opinions name it 2 courts 2001–2025 10 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 |
|---|---|---|
Commonwealth v. Graziergreen2 sentences2025In light of Appellant’s request to continue representing himself despite his statutory right to counsel, the PCRA court conducted a hearing pursuant to Commonwealth v. Grazier, 713 A.2d 81 (Pa. 1988). 2025Yates, acting pro se,2 now raises the following claims for our review: ____________________________________________ 2 On November 28, 2023, the PCRA court conducted a hearing pursuant to Commonwealth v. Grazier, 713 A.2d 81 (Pa. 1998), after which the court concluded that Yates wished to proceed pro se. | 2 | 21 |
Commonwealth, Aplt. v. Farabaugh, R.green1 sentence2022See Commonwealth v. Lacombe, 234 A.3d 602 , 626-27 (Pa. 2020). 6 Pursuant to this Court’s June 7, 2021, order, the PCRA court conducted a hearing pursuant to Commonwealth v. Grazier, 713 A.2d 81 (Pa. 1998), and determined that Worthington knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily elected to proceed pro se. -4- J-S15028-22 questions of law is de novo, and our scope of our review is plenary.7 See Commonwealth v. Farabaugh, 128 A.3d 1191, 1193 (Pa. 2015). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Turnergreen1 sentence2021See Commonwealth v. Turner, 73 A.3d 1283, 1286 (Pa. Super. 2013) (explaining “when a PCRA petitioner’s direct appeal rights are reinstated nunc pro tunc in his first PCRA petition, a subsequent PCRA petition will be considered a first PCRA petition for timeliness purposes” (citations and footnote omitted)). -6- J-A21024-21 The PCRA court conducted a hearing pursuant to Commonwealth v. Grazier, 713 A.2d 81 (Pa. 1998), on June 8, 2018, and granted Appellant’s request to proceed pro se.6 Appellant then filed several amended pro se PCRA petitions. | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Evansgreen1 sentence2017Commonwealth v. Evans, 153 A.3d 323, 331 (Pa.Super. 2017); see also Commonwealth v. Giron, 155 A.3d 635 (Pa.Super. 2017) (vacating sentence that included increased criminal penalties based on the defendant’s refusal to consent to blood test). -2- J-S69042-17 The PCRA court conducted a hearing on Appellant’s petition on February 17, 2017, at which time the parties agreed that the sole issue before the court was whether the holding in Birchfield applies retroactively to Appellant. | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Girongreen1 sentence2017Commonwealth v. Evans, 153 A.3d 323, 331 (Pa.Super. 2017); see also Commonwealth v. Giron, 155 A.3d 635 (Pa.Super. 2017) (vacating sentence that included increased criminal penalties based on the defendant’s refusal to consent to blood test). -2- J-S69042-17 The PCRA court conducted a hearing on Appellant’s petition on February 17, 2017, at which time the parties agreed that the sole issue before the court was whether the holding in Birchfield applies retroactively to Appellant. | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Williamsgreen2 sentences2006See also Commonwealth v. Saranchak, 581 Pa. 490 , 866 A.2d 292, 303-04 (2005) (affirming PCRA court’s denial of claim that trial counsel was ineffective in presentation of mitigation evidence after PCRA court held evidentiary hearing); Williams, 863 A.2d at 520-21 (same). 2006See also Commonwealth v. Saranchak, 581 Pa. 490 , 866 A.2d 292, 303-04 (2005) (affirming PCRA court's denial *267 of claim that trial counsel was ineffective in presentation of mitigation evidence after PCRA court held evidentiary hearing); Williams, 863 A.2d at 520-21 (same). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Saranchakgreen2 sentences2006See also Commonwealth v. Saranchak, 581 Pa. 490 , 866 A.2d 292, 303-04 (2005) (affirming PCRA court’s denial of claim that trial counsel was ineffective in presentation of mitigation evidence after PCRA court held evidentiary hearing); Williams, 863 A.2d at 520-21 (same). 2006See also Commonwealth v. Saranchak, 581 Pa. 490 , 866 A.2d 292, 303-04 (2005) (affirming PCRA court’s denial of claim that trial counsel was ineffective in presentation of mitigation evidence after PCRA court held evidentiary hearing); Williams, 863 A.2d at 520-21 (same). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Williamsgreen2 sentences2001In contrast to cases in which a PCRA court dismissed a post-conviction claim without a hearing in the face of pleadings and affidavits setting forth a substantial case in mitigation, see, e.g., Williams, 557 Pa. at 245-49 , 732 A.2d at 1187-90 , here, the PCRA court conducted a hearing and therefore provided Appellant the opportunity to develop a record of available strategies which could be compared and contrasted with the residual doubt tactic actually pursued. 2001In contrast to cases in which a PCRA court dismissed a post-conviction claim without a hearing in the face of pleadings and affidavits setting forth a substantial case in mitigation, see, e.g., Williams, 557 Pa. at 245-49 , 732 A.2d at 1187-90 , here, the PCRA court conducted a hearing and therefore provided Appellant the opportunity to develop a record of available strategies which could be compared and contrasted with the residual doubt tactic actually pursued. | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Commonwealth v. Williamsgreen1 sentence2022See Commonwealth v. Williams, 151 A.3d 621 (Pa. Super. 2016) (explaining that because a notice of appeal protects constitutional rights, it is distinguishable from other filings that require counsel, and this Court is required to docket pro se notice of appeal despite the appellant being represented by counsel). 3 The PCRA court noted that Appellant served his Rule 1925(b) statement on the PCRA court judge and the Commonwealth, but that he failed to file a copy with Clerk of Courts. | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
State v. Torres
green
1 sentence2023The PCRA Court conducted a hearing pursuant to Commonwealth v. Grazier, 713 A.2d 1 (Pa. 1998), and determined that Woods had not waived his rights to counsel. | 1 | 2023–2023 |
Com. v. Laboy, R.
green
1 sentence2021On appeal, the Laboy Court acknowledged that Rule 908(C) does not explicitly provide a right to appointed counsel, but rather suggests that an appellant “cannot be denied the opportunity to have private counsel at a PCRA hearing.” Id. | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Commonwealth v. Muniz, J., Aplt.
red
1 sentence2020The PCRA court appointed counsel, who filed an amended petition, seeking relief under Commonwealth v. Muniz, 164 A.3d 1189 (Pa. 2017).3 On May 10, 2019, the PCRA court conducted a hearing on the petition. | 1 | 2020–2020 |
Alleyne v. United States
green
1 sentence2018The PCRA court conducted a hearing and, ultimately, granted Appellant relief on an illegal sentencing claim pursuant to Alleyne v. United States, 133 S.Ct. 2151 (2013). | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Miller v. Alabama
green
2 sentences2018In support, Casiano- Fernandez cites the United States Supreme Court decisions in Miller v. Alabama, 567 U.S. 460 , 132 S. Ct. 2455 (2012), issued June 25, 2012, and ____________________________________________ 1 The PCRA court conducted a hearing pursuant to Commonwealth v. Grazier, 713 A.2d 81 (Pa. 1998), and determined Casiano-Fernandez was not entitled to appointed counsel. 2018In support, Casiano- Fernandez cites the United States Supreme Court decisions in Miller v. Alabama, 567 U.S. 460 , 132 S. Ct. 2455 (2012), issued June 25, 2012, and ____________________________________________ 1 The PCRA court conducted a hearing pursuant to Commonwealth v. Grazier, 713 A.2d 81 (Pa. 1998), and determined Casiano-Fernandez was not entitled to appointed counsel. | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Commonwealth v. Finley
green
1 sentence2014Subsequently, on October 9, 2013, appointed PCRA counsel elected to proceed pursuant to Commonweatlh v. Turner, 544 A.2d 927 (Pa. 1988) and Commonwealth v. Finley, 550 A.2d 213 (Pa. Super. 1988) (en banc). | 1 | 2014–2014 |
Commonwealth v. Turner
green
1 sentence2014Subsequently, on October 9, 2013, appointed PCRA counsel elected to proceed pursuant to Commonweatlh v. Turner, 544 A.2d 927 (Pa. 1988) and Commonwealth v. Finley, 550 A.2d 213 (Pa. Super. 1988) (en banc). | 1 | 2014–2014 |
Commonwealth v. Bridges
green
2 sentences2006Thus, in Bridges, 886 A.2d at 1132 , this Court affirmed the denial of the petitioner’s claim that his trial counsel was ineffective for failing to present mitigation evidence of his traumatic childhood after the PCRA court conducted a hearing on counsel’s stewardship. 2006Thus, in Bridges, 886 A.2d at 1132 , this Court affirmed the denial of the petitioner's claim that his trial counsel was ineffective for failing to present mitigation evidence of his traumatic childhood after the PCRA court conducted a hearing on counsel's stewardship. | 1 | 2006–2006 |
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.