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information violation in Pennsylvania

26 Pennsylvania opinions name it 7 courts 1948–2026 4 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 (12)

CaseFollowedCited
Commonwealth v. Maldonodogreen
pasuperct · 2017 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019See Maldonodo, 173 A.3d at 783 ; Robinson, 122 A.3d at 371 .

2019See Maldonodo, 173 A.3d at 783 ; Robinson, 122 A.3d at 371 .

22
Commonwealth v. Proettogreen
pasuperct · 2001 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2012–2015
2 sentences

2015Proetto, 771 A.2d at 832 (2001).

2012Proetto, 771 A.2d at 831-832 (additional citations omitted).

22
Fidelity Fund, Inc. v. Di Santogreen
pa · 1985 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000Fidelity Fund Inc. v. DiSanto, 347 Pa. Super. 112, 121 , 500 A.2d 431, 436 (1985).

2000Fidelity Fund Inc. v. DiSanto, 347 Pa. Super. 112, 121 , 500 A.2d 431, 436 (1985).

12
Commonwealth v. Spotzgreen
pa · 2006 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026As to additional information, including a letter Lewis sent to prison authorities offering information about other charges, the Commonwealth admitted that it would have been disclosable if it hadn’t inadvertently overlooked it, but the court deemed it immaterial because it was cumulative of other evidence, noting, inter alia, that the Commonwealth adduced several instances of Lewis’ effort to trade information for special consideration at the outset of its direct examination of Lewis. 74 N.T.P., 6/28/2023, at 122-23. 75 See Johnson’s Br. at 29. 76 PCRA Ct. Op., 4/5/2024, at 30-31. 77 Id. at 31

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Commonwealth v. Simsgreen
pasuperct · 2002 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017See Sims, supra. In his final claim, Appellant alleges the trial court erred in permitting the Commonwealth to amend the Information in violation of Pennsylvania Rule of Criminal Procedure 564.

11
Baehr v. Baehrgreen
pasuperct · 2005 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Compare Baehr v. Baehr, 889 A.2d 1240 (Pa. Super. 2005) (finding father did not make a reasonable effort to find employment commensurate with his ability where his job search consisted of simply contacting various companies to inquire about employment opportunities and posting his resume on Monster.com.), with Grigoruk (finding mother acted responsibly and in good faith to ____________________________________________ 2 In his brief, Father makes much of the fact that he lost his driver’s license and how that effectively forecloses his working for a railroad as a track inspector.

11
White v. CONESTOGA TITLE INSURANCE COMPANYgreen
pa · 2010 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013See Commonwealth v. Selenski, 606 Pa. 51 , 994 A.2d 1083, 1089 (2010) (explaining that due diligence in another context “does not require perfect vigilance and punctilious care, but merely a showing the [party] has put forth reasonable effort.”).

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Commonwealth v. SELENSKIgreen
pa · 2010 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013See Commonwealth v. Selenski, 606 Pa. 51 , 994 A.2d 1083, 1089 (2010) (explaining that due diligence in another context “does not require perfect vigilance and punctilious care, but merely a showing the [party] has put forth reasonable effort.”).

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Commonwealth v. Johnsongreen
pa · 1999 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004We consider the totality of the circumstances and carefully weigh the societal interests involved when determining the legitimacy of such an expectation.” Commonwealth v. Johnson, 556 Pa. 216, 235 , 727 A.2d 1089, 1098 (1999). ¶ 14 In Commonwealth v. Duncan, 572 Pa. 438, 817 A.2d 455 (2003), the Pennsylvania Supreme Court affirmed á panel decision of this court which held that one does not have an expectation of privacy in his or her identification information. “[A] person’s name and address, by themselves, do not constitute information about which a person can have a reasonable expectation of

2004We consider the totality of the circumstances and carefully weigh the societal interests involved when determining the legitimacy of such an expectation.” Commonwealth v. Johnson, 556 Pa. 216, 235 , 727 A.2d 1089, 1098 (1999). ¶ 14 In Commonwealth v. Duncan, 572 Pa. 438, 817 A.2d 455 (2003), the Pennsylvania Supreme Court affirmed á panel decision of this court which held that one does not have an expectation of privacy in his or her identification information. “[A] person’s name and address, by themselves, do not constitute information about which a person can have a reasonable expectation of

11
State v. Chrystgreen
alaskactapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004We consider the totality of the circumstances and carefully weigh the societal interests involved when determining the legitimacy of such an expectation.” Commonwealth v. Johnson, 556 Pa. 216, 235 , 727 A.2d 1089, 1098 (1999). ¶ 14 In Commonwealth v. Duncan, 572 Pa. 438, 817 A.2d 455 (2003), the Pennsylvania Supreme Court affirmed á panel decision of this court which held that one does not have an expectation of privacy in his or her identification information. “[A] person’s name and address, by themselves, do not constitute information about which a person can have a reasonable expectation of

11
Commonwealth v. Beaufordgreen
pa · 1984 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004(See Commonwealth’s brief at 11.) We agree and find that an officer’s request for this information is not a violation of the passenger’s Constitutional rights. ¶ 13 “[T]oday the constitutional prohibition against unreasonable searches and seizures extends beyond the home to protect the individual against unwarranted government intrusions into any area where the individual may harbor a reasonable expectation of privacy.” Commonwealth v. Beauford, 327 Pa.Super. 253 , 475 A.2d 783, 787 (1984), citing Katz, supra. Thus, we must determine whether appellee enjoyed an expectation of privacy in his id

2004(See Commonwealth’s brief at 11.) We agree and find that an officer’s request for this information is not a violation of the passenger’s Constitutional rights. ¶ 13 “[T]oday the constitutional prohibition against unreasonable searches and seizures extends beyond the home to protect the individual against unwarranted government intrusions into any area where the individual may harbor a reasonable expectation of privacy.” Commonwealth v. Beauford, 327 Pa.Super. 253 , 475 A.2d 783, 787 (1984), citing Katz, supra. Thus, we must determine whether appellee enjoyed an expectation of privacy in his id

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Commonwealth v. Duncangreen
pasuperct · 2000 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004We consider the totality of the circumstances and carefully weigh the societal interests involved when determining the legitimacy of such an expectation.” Commonwealth v. Johnson, 556 Pa. 216, 235 , 727 A.2d 1089, 1098 (1999). ¶ 14 In Commonwealth v. Duncan, 572 Pa. 438, 817 A.2d 455 (2003), the Pennsylvania Supreme Court affirmed á panel decision of this court which held that one does not have an expectation of privacy in his or her identification information. “[A] person’s name and address, by themselves, do not constitute information about which a person can have a reasonable expectation of

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Pennsylvania. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (19)

CaseCitedYears
Commonwealth v. Robinson green
pasuperct · 2015
2 sentences

2019See Maldonodo, 173 A.3d at 783 ; Robinson, 122 A.3d at 371 .

2019See Maldonodo, 173 A.3d at 783 ; Robinson, 122 A.3d at 371 .

22019–2019
Brady v. Maryland green
scotus · 1963
2 sentences

2018Appellant contends that the Commonwealth failed to disclose this information in violation of Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963).

1997Appel argues that the Commonwealth’s failure to disclose that information violates the rule set forth in the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 , 83 S.Ct. 1194 , 10 L.Ed.2d 215 (1963).

21997–2018
Commonwealth v. Burke green
pa · 2001
2 sentences

2008Id. at 408 , 781 A.2d at 1139 .

2008Id. at 408 , 781 A.2d at 1139 .

22002–2008
Commonwealth v. Bomar, A., Aplt green
pa · 2014
1 sentence

2026As to additional information, including a letter Lewis sent to prison authorities offering information about other charges, the Commonwealth admitted that it would have been disclosable if it hadn’t inadvertently overlooked it, but the court deemed it immaterial because it was cumulative of other evidence, noting, inter alia, that the Commonwealth adduced several instances of Lewis’ effort to trade information for special consideration at the outset of its direct examination of Lewis. 74 N.T.P., 6/28/2023, at 122-23. 75 See Johnson’s Br. at 29. 76 PCRA Ct. Op., 4/5/2024, at 30-31. 77 Id. at 31

12026–2026
Commonwealth v. Means green
pa · 2001
1 sentence

2024Appellant’s Brief, at 71, Holmes asserts that the evidence was exculpatory because it “pointed to another individual as potentially either the shooter or someone who had valuable information about the shooting.” Id.

12024–2024
Commonwealth v. Cruz-Centeno green
pasuperct · 1995
2 sentences

2023Id.

2023Id.

12023–2023
Commonwealth v. Cox, J., Aplt. green
pa · 2016
1 sentence

2023Cox, 146 A.3d at 230 .

12023–2023
Kovler v. Bureau of Administrative Adjudication green
pacommwct · 2010
1 sentence

2017The ticket issued to Tyrell contained the following information in the violation section: “129031 C STOP PROHIBITED CC.” Id.

12017–2017
Wise v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review green
pacommwct · 2015
1 sentence

2017You also confirm that you and your manager have discussed the warning and a plan for improvement.” Id.

12017–2017
United States v. Bagley green
scotus · 1985
1 sentence

2014Bagley, supra. Additionally, based upon our review of the record, it is clear that the Commonwealth failed to disclose this information to the defense.

12014–2014
Schuylkill Township v. Pennsylvania Builders Association green
pa · 2008
1 sentence

2013Similarly, with regard to his obligation to plead and prove that the information on which this claim is based could not have been obtained earlier despite the exercise of • due diligence, see 42 Pa.C.S. § 9545(b)(2); Stokes, 598 Pa. 574 , 959 A.2d 306 ; Marshall, 947 A.2d at 720 , Appellant argues that the PCRA court required perfect vigilance from trial counsel rather than due diligence.

12013–2013
Nicholas v. Beard green
pa · 2008
1 sentence

2013Similarly, with regard to his obligation to plead and prove that the information on which this claim is based could not have been obtained earlier despite the exercise of • due diligence, see 42 Pa.C.S. § 9545(b)(2); Stokes, 598 Pa. 574 , 959 A.2d 306 ; Marshall, 947 A.2d at 720 , Appellant argues that the PCRA court required perfect vigilance from trial counsel rather than due diligence.

12013–2013
Commonwealth v. Stokes green
pa · 2008
1 sentence

2013Similarly, with regard to his obligation to plead and prove that the information on which this claim is based could not have been obtained earlier despite the exercise of • due diligence, see 42 Pa.C.S. § 9545(b)(2); Stokes, 598 Pa. 574 , 959 A.2d 306 ; Marshall, 947 A.2d at 720 , Appellant argues that the PCRA court required perfect vigilance from trial counsel rather than due diligence.

12013–2013
Commonwealth v. Duncan green
pa · 2003
2 sentences

2004We consider the totality of the circumstances and carefully weigh the societal interests involved when determining the legitimacy of such an expectation.” Commonwealth v. Johnson, 556 Pa. 216, 235 , 727 A.2d 1089, 1098 (1999). ¶ 14 In Commonwealth v. Duncan, 572 Pa. 438, 817 A.2d 455 (2003), the Pennsylvania Supreme Court affirmed á panel decision of this court which held that one does not have an expectation of privacy in his or her identification information. “[A] person’s name and address, by themselves, do not constitute information about which a person can have a reasonable expectation of

2004We consider the totality of the circumstances and carefully weigh the societal interests involved when determining the legitimacy of such an expectation.” Commonwealth v. Johnson, 556 Pa. 216, 235 , 727 A.2d 1089, 1098 (1999). ¶ 14 In Commonwealth v. Duncan, 572 Pa. 438, 817 A.2d 455 (2003), the Pennsylvania Supreme Court affirmed á panel decision of this court which held that one does not have an expectation of privacy in his or her identification information. “[A] person’s name and address, by themselves, do not constitute information about which a person can have a reasonable expectation of

12004–2004
Commonwealth v. Bazemore green
pa · 1992
2 sentences

1999Id. at 590 , 614 A.2d at 688 .

1999Id. at 590 , 614 A.2d at 688 .

11999–1999
Commonwealth v. Melson green
pasuperct · 1994
1 sentence

1995Cf. Commonwealth v. Melson, supra at 16-18 and n. 4, 637 A.2d at 640 -641 and n. 4.

11995–1995
Commonwealth v. Taylor green
pa · 1985
2 sentences

1987In holding that the Commonwealth’s failure to allege the respective ages of Rizzo and his victim in the information was a bar to the application of the statute at sentencing, the sentencing court relied upon this Court’s decision in Commonwealth v. Taylor, 346 Pa.Super. 599 , 500 A.2d 110 (1985).

1987In holding that the Commonwealth’s failure to allege the respective ages of Rizzo and his victim in the information was a bar to the application of the statute at sentencing, the sentencing court relied upon this Court’s decision in Commonwealth v. Taylor, 346 Pa.Super. 599 , 500 A.2d 110 (1985).

11987–1987
Redington Hotel v. Guffey green
pasuperct · 1942
1 sentence

1958When, in Redington Hotel v. Guffey, 148 Pa. Superior Ct. 502, 505 , it was objected that the name of defendant’s agent had not been given, Judge Ken-worthy declared: “The court might have compelled appellee to furnish the information on a rule for more specific statement of claim on a showing of substantial prejudice.” Here there is not even an averment of any prejudice.

11958–1958
Reid v. Wood green
· 1883
11948–1948

Statutes the citing opinions construe

PA § 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 9711 (3) PA § 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 9781 (3)

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.

Where else courts name it

CA 64 (1891–2026) MO 54 (1902–2024) TX 52 (1952–2025) NY 50 (1874–2024) IL 48 (1896–2026) FL 28 (1918–2019) PA 26 (1948–2026) WA 25 (1976–2026) OK 18 (1923–2016) LA 15 (1977–2020) IN 14 (1980–2026) KS 13 (1911–2025) AZ 13 (1921–2015) UT 12 (1952–2025) IA 11 (1889–2024) AL 11 (1919–2014) MD 11 (1905–2026) MT 10 (1922–2018) MA 9 (1980–2019) MI 9 (1912–2022) WV 9 (1915–2023) GA 8 (1975–2019) CO 8 (1978–2011) OR 7 (1949–2023) DC 6 (1976–2015) ID 6 (1978–2018) NM 6 (1944–2025) WY 6 (1986–2010) WI 6 (1930–2026) CT 5 (1986–2019) NJ 5 (2011–2021) NE 5 (1894–1995) HI 4 (1989–2018) NC 4 (1994–2017) DE 4 (1971–2016) RI 4 (1990–2016) ND 4 (1908–2000) SD 4 (1962–2002) VI 3 (2002–2012) TN 3 (1998–2006) OH 3 (2012–2025) ME 3 (1980–2019) MN 3 (1925–2003) MS 2 (2006–2015) VT 2 (1997–2026) VA 2 (2007–2024) SC 2 (1929–1996) KY 2 (2005–2005)

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