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presumptive rule in Pennsylvania

13 Pennsylvania opinions name it 3 courts 1972–2023 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
Barker v. Wingogreen
scotus · 1972 · cited in 5 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1972–2006
2 sentences

2006In Barker v. Wingo, supra, the Supreme Court of the United States adopted a "balancing test” for determining violations of the speedy trial provision of the Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution but stated: "Nothing we have said should be interpreted as disapproving a presumptive rule adopted by a court in the exercise of its supervisory powers which establishes a fixed time period within which cases must normally be brought.” Id., at 530 n. 29, 92 S.Ct. at 2192 n. 29, 33 L.Ed.2d at 115 n. 29 (emphasis added).

2006In Barker v. Wingo, supra, the Supreme Court of the United States adopted a "balancing test” for determining violations of the speedy trial provision of the Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution but stated: "Nothing we have said should be interpreted as disapproving a presumptive rule adopted by a court in the exercise of its supervisory powers which establishes a fixed time period within which cases must normally be brought.” Id., at 530 n. 29, 92 S.Ct. at 2192 n. 29, 33 L.Ed.2d at 115 n. 29 (emphasis added).

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Commonwealth v. Hamiltongreen
pa · 1972 · cited in 5 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1976–1990
2 sentences

1990Although our decision in Commonwealth v. Hamilton, supra [ 449 Pa. 297 , 297 A.2d 127 (1972) ] indicated our intention of promulgating a presumptive rule for this jurisdiction, that did not in fact come to pass until the adoption of Rule 1100.

1990Although our decision in Commonwealth v. Hamilton, supra [ 449 Pa. 297 , 297 A.2d 127 (1972) ] indicated our intention of promulgating a presumptive rule for this jurisdiction, that did not in fact come to pass until the adoption of Rule 1100.

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Commonwealth v. Claytongreen
pa · 2002 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023Finally, Officer Olszewski testified that a presumptive test of Johnson’s hands for nitrates— commonly found in gunshot residue—was positive. - 18 - J-S17013-23 Clayton, 816 A.2d 217 (Pa. 2002) (“[I]t is a well[-]settled principle of appellate jurisprudence that undeveloped claims are waived and unreviewable on appeal.”); see also Johnson, supra; Martz, supra. Judgment of sentence and conviction for firearms not to be carried without a license vacated.

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Commonwealth v. Johnsongreen
pa · 2009 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023Finally, Officer Olszewski testified that a presumptive test of Johnson’s hands for nitrates— commonly found in gunshot residue—was positive. - 18 - J-S17013-23 Clayton, 816 A.2d 217 (Pa. 2002) (“[I]t is a well[-]settled principle of appellate jurisprudence that undeveloped claims are waived and unreviewable on appeal.”); see also Johnson, supra; Martz, supra. Judgment of sentence and conviction for firearms not to be carried without a license vacated.

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Commonwealth v. Stallworthgreen
pa · 2001 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003Commonwealth v. Stallworth, 566 Pa. 349 , 781 A.2d 110, 122 (2000). ‘Whether an expert’s testimony is persuasive beyond a reasonable doubt is a matter for the jury’s consideration.” Id. ¶ 56 We begin our analysis by recognizing that Hetzel does not challenge Ritter’s testimony based on Frye/Blum 16 or Dau-bert, 17 that is, she does not claim that the presumptive test utilized by Ritter is not generally accepted in the scientific community or that it is based on unreliable scientific methods.

2003Commonwealth v. Stallworth, 566 Pa. 349 , 781 A.2d 110, 122 (2000). ‘Whether an expert’s testimony is persuasive beyond a reasonable doubt is a matter for the jury’s consideration.” Id. ¶ 56 We begin our analysis by recognizing that Hetzel does not challenge Ritter’s testimony based on Frye/Blum 16 or Dau-bert, 17 that is, she does not claim that the presumptive test utilized by Ritter is not generally accepted in the scientific community or that it is based on unreliable scientific methods.

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State v. Stensongreen
wash · 1997 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003While there is no controlling case law in Pennsylvania, a number of other states have considered the very issue Hetzel raises. *762 ¶ 58 The test Ritter performed, the phenolphthalein (phenol) test, is one of many presumptive blood tests utilized by law enforcement nationwide. 19 The test involves the use of phenol, a chemical reagent that “causes blood and some other substances to turn a bright pink within a few seconds of application.” State v. Sten-son, 132 Wash.2d 668 , 940 P.2d 1239, 1262 (1997).

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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 (13)

CaseCitedYears
Commonwealth v. Briggs green
pa · 2011
1 sentence

2018Briggs, 12 A.3d at 314 citing Com. v. Tharp, 830 A.2d 519 , 17 uo_Leptinuii-Lnucu - nIw-I [WI IVIULIUllb%.21c1IIIVU PIO) L./Gillet] III ran-rieubai loUllICIVIILK 0-4-I I a p.111. kaLff .pui I 529 (Pa. 2003)).

12018–2018
Commonwealth v. Tharp green
pa · 2003
1 sentence

2018Briggs, 12 A.3d at 314 citing Com. v. Tharp, 830 A.2d 519 , 17 uo_Leptinuii-Lnucu - nIw-I [WI IVIULIUllb%.21c1IIIVU PIO) L./Gillet] III ran-rieubai loUllICIVIILK 0-4-I I a p.111. kaLff .pui I 529 (Pa. 2003)).

12018–2018
In Re Estate of Brockerman green
pa · 1984
2 sentences

2015Appellee responds by reiterating the trial court’s opinion that Armor had been "abrogated” when the Supreme Court declined, in a per curiam order, to take the. opportunity to "uphold the presumptive standard articulated in Armor ” and thus, "specifically rejected it.” Appellee’s Brief, at 18 (citing In re Estate of Brockerman, 332 Pa.Super. 88 , 480 A.2d 1199 , 1201 n. 3 (1984)).

2015Appellee responds by reiterating the trial court’s opinion that Armor had been "abrogated” when the Supreme Court declined, in a per curiam order, to take the. opportunity to "uphold the presumptive standard articulated in Armor ” and thus, "specifically rejected it.” Appellee’s Brief, at 18 (citing In re Estate of Brockerman, 332 Pa.Super. 88 , 480 A.2d 1199 , 1201 n. 3 (1984)).

12015–2015
State v. Stenson green
wash · 1997
1 sentence

2003While there is no controlling case law in Pennsylvania, a number of other states have considered the very issue Hetzel raises. *762 ¶ 58 The test Ritter performed, the phenolphthalein (phenol) test, is one of many presumptive blood tests utilized by law enforcement nationwide. 19 The test involves the use of phenol, a chemical reagent that “causes blood and some other substances to turn a bright pink within a few seconds of application.” State v. Sten-son, 132 Wash.2d 668 , 940 P.2d 1239, 1262 (1997).

12003–2003
Mullane v. Central Hanover Bank & Trust Co. green
scotus · 1950
2 sentences

2000Mullane v. Central Hanover Bank & Trust Co., 339 U.S. 306, 313 , 70 S.Ct. 652 , 94 L.Ed. 865 (1950).

2000Mullane v. Central Hanover Bank & Trust Co., 339 U.S. 306, 313 , 70 S.Ct. 652 , 94 L.Ed. 865 (1950).

12000–2000
State v. Fennell green
kan · 1975
2 sentences

1980Ctr., 443 F.2d 799 (4th Cir. 1971); Brooks v. United States, 423 F.2d 1149 (8th Cir. 1970), cert. denied, 400 U.S. 872 , 91 S.Ct. 109 , 27 L.Ed.2d 111 (1971); United States v. Tortorello, 391 F.2d 587 (2d Cir. 1968); United States v. Grabina, 309 F.2d 783 (2d Cir. 1962) cert. denied, 374 U.S. 836 , 83 S.Ct. 1885 , 10 L.Ed.2d 1057 (1963); State v. Fennell, 218 Kan. 170 , 542 P.2d 686 (1975). [3] Pa.R.Crim.P. 1100 was promulgated by this Court to establish a presumptive standard of time within which a defendant must normally be brought to trial.

1980Ctr., 443 F.2d 799 (4th Cir. 1971); Brooks v. United States, 423 F.2d 1149 (8th Cir. 1970), cert. denied, 400 U.S. 872 , 91 S.Ct. 109 , 27 L.Ed.2d 111 (1971); United States v. Tortorello, 391 F.2d 587 (2d Cir. 1968); United States v. Grabina, 309 F.2d 783 (2d Cir. 1962) cert. denied, 374 U.S. 836 , 83 S.Ct. 1885 , 10 L.Ed.2d 1057 (1963); State v. Fennell, 218 Kan. 170 , 542 P.2d 686 (1975). [3] Pa.R.Crim.P. 1100 was promulgated by this Court to establish a presumptive standard of time within which a defendant must normally be brought to trial.

11980–1980
United States v. Jerry Grabina green
ca2 · 1962
1 sentence

1980Ctr., 443 F.2d 799 (4th Cir. 1971); Brooks v. United States, 423 F.2d 1149 (8th Cir. 1970), cert. denied, 400 U.S. 872 , 91 S.Ct. 109 , 27 L.Ed.2d 111 (1971); United States v. Tortorello, 391 F.2d 587 (2d Cir. 1968); United States v. Grabina, 309 F.2d 783 (2d Cir. 1962) cert. denied, 374 U.S. 836 , 83 S.Ct. 1885 , 10 L.Ed.2d 1057 (1963); State v. Fennell, 218 Kan. 170 , 542 P.2d 686 (1975). [3] Pa.R.Crim.P. 1100 was promulgated by this Court to establish a presumptive standard of time within which a defendant must normally be brought to trial.

11980–1980
United States v. Arthur Tortorello green
ca2 · 1968
1 sentence

1980Ctr., 443 F.2d 799 (4th Cir. 1971); Brooks v. United States, 423 F.2d 1149 (8th Cir. 1970), cert. denied, 400 U.S. 872 , 91 S.Ct. 109 , 27 L.Ed.2d 111 (1971); United States v. Tortorello, 391 F.2d 587 (2d Cir. 1968); United States v. Grabina, 309 F.2d 783 (2d Cir. 1962) cert. denied, 374 U.S. 836 , 83 S.Ct. 1885 , 10 L.Ed.2d 1057 (1963); State v. Fennell, 218 Kan. 170 , 542 P.2d 686 (1975). [3] Pa.R.Crim.P. 1100 was promulgated by this Court to establish a presumptive standard of time within which a defendant must normally be brought to trial.

11980–1980
Forrest Brooks, Jr. v. United States green
ca8 · 1970
1 sentence

1980Ctr., 443 F.2d 799 (4th Cir. 1971); Brooks v. United States, 423 F.2d 1149 (8th Cir. 1970), cert. denied, 400 U.S. 872 , 91 S.Ct. 109 , 27 L.Ed.2d 111 (1971); United States v. Tortorello, 391 F.2d 587 (2d Cir. 1968); United States v. Grabina, 309 F.2d 783 (2d Cir. 1962) cert. denied, 374 U.S. 836 , 83 S.Ct. 1885 , 10 L.Ed.2d 1057 (1963); State v. Fennell, 218 Kan. 170 , 542 P.2d 686 (1975). [3] Pa.R.Crim.P. 1100 was promulgated by this Court to establish a presumptive standard of time within which a defendant must normally be brought to trial.

11980–1980
Douglas v. Maxwell green
scotus · 1963
1 sentence

1980Ctr., 443 F.2d 799 (4th Cir. 1971); Brooks v. United States, 423 F.2d 1149 (8th Cir. 1970), cert. denied, 400 U.S. 872 , 91 S.Ct. 109 , 27 L.Ed.2d 111 (1971); United States v. Tortorello, 391 F.2d 587 (2d Cir. 1968); United States v. Grabina, 309 F.2d 783 (2d Cir. 1962) cert. denied, 374 U.S. 836 , 83 S.Ct. 1885 , 10 L.Ed.2d 1057 (1963); State v. Fennell, 218 Kan. 170 , 542 P.2d 686 (1975). [3] Pa.R.Crim.P. 1100 was promulgated by this Court to establish a presumptive standard of time within which a defendant must normally be brought to trial.

11980–1980
Crockard v. Kent neutral
scotus · 1963
1 sentence

1980Ctr., 443 F.2d 799 (4th Cir. 1971); Brooks v. United States, 423 F.2d 1149 (8th Cir. 1970), cert. denied, 400 U.S. 872 , 91 S.Ct. 109 , 27 L.Ed.2d 111 (1971); United States v. Tortorello, 391 F.2d 587 (2d Cir. 1968); United States v. Grabina, 309 F.2d 783 (2d Cir. 1962) cert. denied, 374 U.S. 836 , 83 S.Ct. 1885 , 10 L.Ed.2d 1057 (1963); State v. Fennell, 218 Kan. 170 , 542 P.2d 686 (1975). [3] Pa.R.Crim.P. 1100 was promulgated by this Court to establish a presumptive standard of time within which a defendant must normally be brought to trial.

11980–1980
Brooks v. United States green
scotus · 1970
1 sentence

1980Ctr., 443 F.2d 799 (4th Cir. 1971); Brooks v. United States, 423 F.2d 1149 (8th Cir. 1970), cert. denied, 400 U.S. 872 , 91 S.Ct. 109 , 27 L.Ed.2d 111 (1971); United States v. Tortorello, 391 F.2d 587 (2d Cir. 1968); United States v. Grabina, 309 F.2d 783 (2d Cir. 1962) cert. denied, 374 U.S. 836 , 83 S.Ct. 1885 , 10 L.Ed.2d 1057 (1963); State v. Fennell, 218 Kan. 170 , 542 P.2d 686 (1975). [3] Pa.R.Crim.P. 1100 was promulgated by this Court to establish a presumptive standard of time within which a defendant must normally be brought to trial.

11980–1980
Cleveland v. New Jersey green
scotus · 1970
1 sentence

1980Ctr., 443 F.2d 799 (4th Cir. 1971); Brooks v. United States, 423 F.2d 1149 (8th Cir. 1970), cert. denied, 400 U.S. 872 , 91 S.Ct. 109 , 27 L.Ed.2d 111 (1971); United States v. Tortorello, 391 F.2d 587 (2d Cir. 1968); United States v. Grabina, 309 F.2d 783 (2d Cir. 1962) cert. denied, 374 U.S. 836 , 83 S.Ct. 1885 , 10 L.Ed.2d 1057 (1963); State v. Fennell, 218 Kan. 170 , 542 P.2d 686 (1975). [3] Pa.R.Crim.P. 1100 was promulgated by this Court to establish a presumptive standard of time within which a defendant must normally be brought to trial.

11980–1980

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