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22 Pennsylvania opinions name it 3 courts 1953–2022 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Commonwealth v. Storygreen2 sentences2017Nevertheless, we conclude the error was “harmless error.” “When the record reveals that an error did not prejudice the defendant, or that the prejudice was so minimal that, beyond a reasonable doubt, it did not influence the jury, we have held - 19 - J-S27025-17 the error harmless.” Commonwealth v. Story, 383 A.2d 155 , 164–65 (Pa. 1978). 2015“When the record reveals that an error did not prejudice the defendant, or that the prejudice was so minimal that, beyond a reasonable doubt, it did not influence the jury, [the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has] held the error harmless.” Id. at 164-165 (footnotes omitted). | 1 | 3 |
Sirio v. Siriogreen1 sentence2018See Sirio v. Sirio, 951 A.2d 1188, 1192 (Pa. Super. 2008) (stating that “[w]hen evaluating a support order, this Court may only reverse the trial court’s determination where the order cannot be sustained on any valid ground. | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Holmesgreen1 sentence2018See id. at 578 . | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Gibsongreen1 sentence2016In order to establish a claim for the ineffective assistance of counsel, "a PCRA must demonstrate, by a preponderance of the evidence, that: (1) the underlying claim 4 arguable merit; (2) no reasonable basis existed for counsel's action or inaction; and (3) ther~ is ·: ~}f< :;.· : rJ ' i;),A' < reasonable probability that the result of the proceedings would have been different absent $Uc~i1~~ ?) - i· · tt·.,r :;.'; :-r.f ,. ··r.;: error." Commonwealth v. Gibson, 19 A.3d 512, 525-26 (Pa. 2011). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Garrisongreen2 sentences1982Although a defendant has no duty to object to the scheduling of his trial beyond the run date, he also cannot complain when his statements or acts “indicate that he approve[d] of or accepted] the delay.” Commonwealth v. Garrison, 277 Pa.Super. 18, 25 , 419 A.2d 638, 642 (1980). 1982Although a defendant has no duty to object to the scheduling of his trial beyond the run date, he also cannot complain when his statements or acts “indicate that he approve[d] of or accepted] the delay.” Commonwealth v. Garrison, 277 Pa.Super. 18, 25 , 419 A.2d 638, 642 (1980). | 1 | 1 |
Blackburn v. Alabamagreen2 sentences1974The single issue before us is the voluntariness of appellant’s confession. 3 Review of the record reveals no error in the suppression court’s conclusion that the confession was the product of “an essentially free and unconstrained choice.” Commonwealth v. Riggins, 451 Pa. 519, 525 , 304 A.2d 473, 476 (1973) (emphasis omitted); Commonwealth v. Hallowell, 444 Pa. 221, 225-26, 282 A.2d 327, 329 (1971); see Blackburn v. Alabama, 361 U.S. 199, 207-08 , 80 S. Ct. 274, 280-81 (1960). 1974The single issue before us is the voluntariness of appellant’s confession. 3 Review of the record reveals no error in the suppression court’s conclusion that the confession was the product of “an essentially free and unconstrained choice.” Commonwealth v. Riggins, 451 Pa. 519, 525 , 304 A.2d 473, 476 (1973) (emphasis omitted); Commonwealth v. Hallowell, 444 Pa. 221, 225-26, 282 A.2d 327, 329 (1971); see Blackburn v. Alabama, 361 U.S. 199, 207-08 , 80 S. Ct. 274, 280-81 (1960). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Hallowellgreen2 sentences1974The single issue before us is the voluntariness of appellant’s confession. 3 Review of the record reveals no error in the suppression court’s conclusion that the confession was the product of “an essentially free and unconstrained choice.” Commonwealth v. Riggins, 451 Pa. 519, 525 , 304 A.2d 473, 476 (1973) (emphasis omitted); Commonwealth v. Hallowell, 444 Pa. 221, 225-26, 282 A.2d 327, 329 (1971); see Blackburn v. Alabama, 361 U.S. 199, 207-08 , 80 S. Ct. 274, 280-81 (1960). 1974The single issue before us is the voluntariness of appellant’s confession. 3 Review of the record reveals no error in the suppression court’s conclusion that the confession was the product of “an essentially free and unconstrained choice.” Commonwealth v. Riggins, 451 Pa. 519, 525 , 304 A.2d 473, 476 (1973) (emphasis omitted); Commonwealth v. Hallowell, 444 Pa. 221, 225-26, 282 A.2d 327, 329 (1971); see Blackburn v. Alabama, 361 U.S. 199, 207-08 , 80 S. Ct. 274, 280-81 (1960). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Rigginsgreen2 sentences1974The single issue before us is the voluntariness of appellant’s confession. 3 Review of the record reveals no error in the suppression court’s conclusion that the confession was the product of “an essentially free and unconstrained choice.” Commonwealth v. Riggins, 451 Pa. 519, 525 , 304 A.2d 473, 476 (1973) (emphasis omitted); Commonwealth v. Hallowell, 444 Pa. 221, 225-26, 282 A.2d 327, 329 (1971); see Blackburn v. Alabama, 361 U.S. 199, 207-08 , 80 S. Ct. 274, 280-81 (1960). 1974The single issue before us is the voluntariness of appellant’s confession. 3 Review of the record reveals no error in the suppression court’s conclusion that the confession was the product of “an essentially free and unconstrained choice.” Commonwealth v. Riggins, 451 Pa. 519, 525 , 304 A.2d 473, 476 (1973) (emphasis omitted); Commonwealth v. Hallowell, 444 Pa. 221, 225-26, 282 A.2d 327, 329 (1971); see Blackburn v. Alabama, 361 U.S. 199, 207-08 , 80 S. Ct. 274, 280-81 (1960). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Pennsylvania. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Homan v. Blue Ridge School District
neutral
2 sentences1993Homan v. Blue Ridge School District, 45 Pa.Commonwealth Ct. 89, 405 A.2d 572 (1979). . 1992Homan v. Blue Ridge School District, 45 Pa.Commonwealth Ct. 89, 405 A.2d 572 (1979). . | 3 | 1983–1993 |
Pamela J. K. v. Roger D. J.
green
2 sentences1983While it is true that the fact that a child has been away from a parent for a long period of time will not by itself defeat that parent’s right to custody, Pamela J.K v. Roger D.J., 277 Pa.Super. 579 , 419 A.2d 1301 (1980), our independent review of the record reveals no error by the trial court in its determination that the best interests of these children will be served by maintaining custody with their mother. 1983While it is true that the fact that a child has been away from a parent for a long period of time will not by itself defeat that parent’s right to custody, Pamela J.K v. Roger D.J., 277 Pa.Super. 579 , 419 A.2d 1301 (1980), our independent review of the record reveals no error by the trial court in its determination that the best interests of these children will be served by maintaining custody with their mother. | 2 | 1983–1983 |
Commonwealth v. Sandusky
green
1 sentence2022Sandusky, 203 A.3d at 1043-44 . | 1 | 2022–2022 |
Phillis v. Board of School Directors of Mechanicsburg Area School District
green
1 sentence2019Dirs., 617 A.2d 830 , 832 n.7 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1992). 7 Serv. | 1 | 2019–2019 |
Commonwealth v. Williams
green
1 sentence2018In Commonwealth v. Williams, 959 A.2d 1252 (Pa. Super. 2008), this Court stated, “If Appellant wants to preserve a ____________________________________________ 4 Our review of the record reveals that defense counsel questioned the victim about her testimony at the preliminary hearing compared to her testimony at trial. | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Ruhstrat v. People
neutral
2 sentences2018See Trial Court Opinion, ____________________________________________ 1 For example, in arguing that the Lancaster Court of Common Pleas is a “kangaroo court” without jurisdiction, Appellants rely upon maritime law: A shipowner who sends his vessel into a foreign port gives notice by his flag to all who enter into contracts with the master that he intends the law of that flag to regulate such contracts, and that they must either submit to its operation or not contract with him. [Rushtrat v. People], 185 Ill. 133 , 57 N.E. 41 , 49 L.R.A. 181 . 2018See Trial Court Opinion, ____________________________________________ 1 For example, in arguing that the Lancaster Court of Common Pleas is a “kangaroo court” without jurisdiction, Appellants rely upon maritime law: A shipowner who sends his vessel into a foreign port gives notice by his flag to all who enter into contracts with the master that he intends the law of that flag to regulate such contracts, and that they must either submit to its operation or not contract with him. [Rushtrat v. People], 185 Ill. 133 , 57 N.E. 41 , 49 L.R.A. 181 . | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Commonwealth v. Hill
green
1 sentence2017Id. -5 J-S74024-16 However, our review of the record reveals this claim was adequately raised in Saunders' pro se PCRA petition. | 1 | 2017–2017 |
GTE Sylvania v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board
green
2 sentences1985“If one is totally disabled, then work availability offered by Employer to prove that Claimant has not ¡been deprived of his ability to obtain remunerative employment, is irrelevant.” GTE Sylvania, 73 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. at 623 , 458 A.2d at 1053 . 1985“If one is totally disabled, then work availability offered by Employer to prove that Claimant has not ¡been deprived of his ability to obtain remunerative employment, is irrelevant.” GTE Sylvania, 73 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. at 623 , 458 A.2d at 1053 . | 1 | 1985–1985 |
Morgan's Home Equipment Corp. v. Martucci
green
2 sentences1964Appellant relies heavily on Morgan’s Home Equipment Corp. v. Martucci, 390 Pa. 618 , 136 A. 2d 838 (1957), as authority to sustain his averment of improper conduct, both on the part of the corporate appellee and the individual appellee. 1964Appellant relies heavily on Morgan’s Home Equipment Corp. v. Martucci, 390 Pa. 618 , 136 A. 2d 838 (1957), as authority to sustain his averment of improper conduct, both on the part of the corporate appellee and the individual appellee. | 1 | 1964–1964 |
Silfies v. Silfies
green
2 sentences1957Silfies v. Silfies, 168 Pa. Superior Ct. 421, 423 , 79 A. 2d 130 . 1957Silfies v. Silfies, 168 Pa. Superior Ct. 421, 423 , 79 A. 2d 130 . | 1 | 1957–1957 |
Commonwealth Ex Rel. Shaak v. Shaak
green
2 sentences1953Shaak v. Shaak, 171 Pa. Superior Ct. 122 , 90 A. 2d 270 , An independent examination of the record reveals no such error of the court below. 1953Shaak v. Shaak, 171 Pa. Superior Ct. 122 , 90 A. 2d 270 , An independent examination of the record reveals no such error of the court below. | 1 | 1953–1953 |
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.