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14 Pennsylvania opinions name it 2 courts 1968–2026 3 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. Fultongreen2 sentences2020Commonwealth v. Fulton, 830 A.2d 567, 572 (Pa. 2003). 2019Commonwealth v. Fulton, 830 A.2d 567, 572 (Pa. 2003). | 2 | 2 |
Commonwealth v. Holmesgreen1 sentence2026See id. at 311 (citing Commonwealth v. Holmes, 79 A.3d 562, 576-78 (Pa. 2013)). | 1 | 1 |
Com. v. Watson, F.green1 sentence2026See id. at 311 (citing Commonwealth v. Holmes, 79 A.3d 562, 576-78 (Pa. 2013)). | 1 | 1 |
Clemmons v. Stategreen1 sentence2024Acklin v. State, 266 So.3d 89, 117 (Ala.2017) ("[I]it is superfluous for expert witnesses to advise a court ... about the proper application of existing law to the established historical facts and about the ultimate issue of trial counsel· s ineffectiveness ... ); State v. Moore, 641 A.2d 268, 272 (N.J.1994), ('There is no basis to conclude that a lawyer experienced in appellate practice has any knowledge of that practice that is beyond the ken of a trial court.''); People v. Frazier, 2000 WL 33423200 (2000) ("In the context of ineffective assistance of counsel claims, the trial court does not | 1 | 1 |
Acklin v. Stategreen1 sentence2024Acklin v. State, 266 So.3d 89, 117 (Ala.2017) ("[I]it is superfluous for expert witnesses to advise a court ... about the proper application of existing law to the established historical facts and about the ultimate issue of trial counsel· s ineffectiveness ... ); State v. Moore, 641 A.2d 268, 272 (N.J.1994), ('There is no basis to conclude that a lawyer experienced in appellate practice has any knowledge of that practice that is beyond the ken of a trial court.''); People v. Frazier, 2000 WL 33423200 (2000) ("In the context of ineffective assistance of counsel claims, the trial court does not | 1 | 1 |
State v. Mooregreen1 sentence2024Acklin v. State, 266 So.3d 89, 117 (Ala.2017) ("[I]it is superfluous for expert witnesses to advise a court ... about the proper application of existing law to the established historical facts and about the ultimate issue of trial counsel· s ineffectiveness ... ); State v. Moore, 641 A.2d 268, 272 (N.J.1994), ('There is no basis to conclude that a lawyer experienced in appellate practice has any knowledge of that practice that is beyond the ken of a trial court.''); People v. Frazier, 2000 WL 33423200 (2000) ("In the context of ineffective assistance of counsel claims, the trial court does not | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Isaacgreen1 sentence2023See id. - 10 - Finally, we address Appellant’s brief references that his direct appeal rights should be reinstated. | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Priovolosgreen1 sentence2016Commonwealth v. Fulton, 876 A.2d 342 , (Pa. 2003). 7 To be entitled to an evidentiary hearing on a claim of ineffectiveness, a defendant must ''set forth an offer to prove at an appropriate hearing sufficient facts upon which a reviewing court can conclude ... counsel may have, in fact, been ineffective." Commonwealth v. Priovolos, 715 A.2d 420, 422 (Pa. 1998) (quoting Commonwealth v. Pettus, 424 A.2d 1332, 1335 (Pa. 1981 )). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Pettusgreen1 sentence2016Commonwealth v. Fulton, 876 A.2d 342 , (Pa. 2003). 7 To be entitled to an evidentiary hearing on a claim of ineffectiveness, a defendant must ''set forth an offer to prove at an appropriate hearing sufficient facts upon which a reviewing court can conclude ... counsel may have, in fact, been ineffective." Commonwealth v. Priovolos, 715 A.2d 420, 422 (Pa. 1998) (quoting Commonwealth v. Pettus, 424 A.2d 1332, 1335 (Pa. 1981 )). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Archergreen1 sentence2003An illegal sentence claim can never be waived, Commonwealth v. Archer, 722 A.2d 203, 209 (Pa.Super.1998), and we therefore do not address this issue under an ineffective counsel analysis. | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Sinwellgreen2 sentences1981See, e.g., Commonwealth v. Sinwell, 259 Pa.Super. 544 , 547 & n. 5, 393 A.2d 959 , 961 & n. 5 (1978). 1981See, e.g., Commonwealth v. Sinwell, 259 Pa.Super. 544 , 547 & n. 5, 393 A.2d 959 , 961 & n. 5 (1978). | 1 | 1 |
MacHibroda v. United Statesgreen2 sentences1968We shall not, however, permit this rather crude petition to blind us to the real nature of Patterson's claim, since appellant was without the aid of counsel when the writ was initially sought. [2] The Supreme Court of the United States has said: "A guilty plea, if induced by promises or threats which deprive it of the character of a voluntary act, is void." Machibroda v. United States, 368 U.S. 487, 493 , 82 S. Ct. 510, 513 (1962). 1968We shall not, however, permit this rather crude petition to blind us to the real nature of Patterson's claim, since appellant was without the aid of counsel when the writ was initially sought. [2] The Supreme Court of the United States has said: "A guilty plea, if induced by promises or threats which deprive it of the character of a voluntary act, is void." Machibroda v. United States, 368 U.S. 487, 493 , 82 S. Ct. 510, 513 (1962). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Pennsylvania. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Commonwealth v. Fulton
green
2 sentences2016Commonwealth v. Fulton, 876 A.2d 342 , (Pa. 2003). 7 To be entitled to an evidentiary hearing on a claim of ineffectiveness, a defendant must ''set forth an offer to prove at an appropriate hearing sufficient facts upon which a reviewing court can conclude ... counsel may have, in fact, been ineffective." Commonwealth v. Priovolos, 715 A.2d 420, 422 (Pa. 1998) (quoting Commonwealth v. Pettus, 424 A.2d 1332, 1335 (Pa. 1981 )). 2016Commonwealth v. Fulton, 876 A.2d 342 , (Pa. 2003). | 2 | 2016–2016 |
Commonwealth v. Nolan
green
2 sentences2012Id. at 307 , 855 A.2d at 838 . 2012Id. at 307 , 855 A.2d at 838 . | 1 | 2012–2012 |
Commonwealth v. Pierce
green
2 sentences1987Commonwealth v. Pierce, 515 Pa. 153 , 527 A.2d 973 (1986). 1987Commonwealth v. Pierce, 515 Pa. 153 , 527 A.2d 973 (1986). | 1 | 1987–1987 |
Commonwealth v. Dancer
green
2 sentences1976Commonwealth v. Dancer, 460 Pa. 95 , 331 A.2d 435 (1975). 1976Commonwealth v. Dancer, 460 Pa. 95 , 331 A.2d 435 (1975). | 1 | 1976–1976 |
Commonwealth v. Powell
green
2 sentences1971I In support of the ineffective counsel claim, we are referred to counsel’s failure to object at the degree of guilt hearing to the introduction into evidence of certain gruesome and inflammatory photographs of the victim’s body and to our holding in Commonwealth v. Powell, 428 Pa. 275 , 241 A. 2d 119 (1968), that such inflammatory photographs are not admissible unless of “essential evidentiary value”. 1971I In support of the ineffective counsel claim, we are referred to counsel’s failure to object at the degree of guilt hearing to the introduction into evidence of certain gruesome and inflammatory photographs of the victim’s body and to our holding in Commonwealth v. Powell, 428 Pa. 275 , 241 A. 2d 119 (1968), that such inflammatory photographs are not admissible unless of “essential evidentiary value”. | 1 | 1971–1971 |
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.