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11 Pennsylvania opinions name it 2 courts 1972–2015 0 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. Passarogreen2 sentences1995Id., citing, Commonwealth v. Passaro, 504 Pa. 611, 613 , 476 A.2d 346, 347 (1984). 1995Id., citing, Commonwealth v. Passaro, 504 Pa. 611, 613 , 476 A.2d 346, 347 (1984). | 1 | 2 |
Taylor v. United Statesgreen1 sentence2015Taylor v. United States, 414 U.S. 17, 20 (1973). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Robinsongreen1 sentence2015However, our Supreme Court held that the record established that the appellant had presented no evidence to overcome the presumption that “a failure to appeal a ruling . . . is a knowing and understanding waiver of the defendant’s right to appeal.” Id. at 745 (internal citations omitted). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Viagreen2 sentences1980Therefore, we cannot assume a knowing and understanding waiver of the issue.” Commonwealth v. Via, 455 Pa. 373, 377 , 316 A.2d 895, 898 (1974). 1980Therefore, we cannot assume a knowing and understanding waiver of the issue.” Commonwealth v. Via, 455 Pa. 373, 377 , 316 A.2d 895, 898 (1974). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Abramsgreen2 sentences1972See Commonwealth v. Jefferson, 445 Pa. 1, 6 , 281 A. 2d 852, 855 (1971); Commonwealth v. Abrams, 443 Pa. 295, 299 , 278 A. 2d 902, 905 (1971). 1972See Commonwealth v. Jefferson, 445 Pa. 1, 6 , 281 A. 2d 852, 855 (1971); Commonwealth v. Abrams, 443 Pa. 295, 299 , 278 A. 2d 902, 905 (1971). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Jeffersongreen2 sentences1972See Commonwealth v. Jefferson, 445 Pa. 1, 6 , 281 A. 2d 852, 855 (1971); Commonwealth v. Abrams, 443 Pa. 295, 299 , 278 A. 2d 902, 905 (1971). 1972See Commonwealth v. Jefferson, 445 Pa. 1, 6 , 281 A. 2d 852, 855 (1971); Commonwealth v. Abrams, 443 Pa. 295, 299 , 278 A. 2d 902, 905 (1971). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Pennsylvania. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Com. v. Craddock
green
2 sentences1995In Commonwealth v. Craddock, 522 Pa. 491 , 564 A.2d 151 (1989) (per curiam affirmance), this Court upheld the Superior Court’s reasoning that despite the fact that the defendant is recaptured and within the control of the court at the time of his appeal, his voluntary fugitive status at the time for direct appeal acted as a knowing and understanding waiver of his appellate rights. 1995In Commonwealth v. Craddock, 522 Pa. 491 , 564 A.2d 151 (1989) (per curiam affirmance), this Court upheld the Superior Court’s reasoning that despite the fact that the defendant is recaptured and within the control of the court at the time of his appeal, his voluntary fugitive status at the time for direct appeal acted as a knowing and understanding waiver of his appellate rights. | 1 | 1995–1995 |
Commonwealth v. McBee
green
1 sentence1987Commonwealth v. McBee, 513 Pa__, 520 A.2d 10 (1986); Commonwealth v. Griffin, 511 Pa. 553 , 515 A.2d 865 (1986); Commonwealth v. McNeil, 506 Pa. 607 , 487 A.2d 802 (1985); Commonwealth ex rel. | 1 | 1987–1987 |
Commonwealth v. McNeil
green
2 sentences1987Commonwealth v. McBee, 513 Pa__, 520 A.2d 10 (1986); Commonwealth v. Griffin, 511 Pa. 553 , 515 A.2d 865 (1986); Commonwealth v. McNeil, 506 Pa. 607 , 487 A.2d 802 (1985); Commonwealth ex rel. 1987Commonwealth v. McBee, 513 Pa__, 520 A.2d 10 (1986); Commonwealth v. Griffin, 511 Pa. 553 , 515 A.2d 865 (1986); Commonwealth v. McNeil, 506 Pa. 607 , 487 A.2d 802 (1985); Commonwealth ex rel. | 1 | 1987–1987 |
Commonwealth v. Griffin
green
2 sentences1987Commonwealth v. McBee, 513 Pa__, 520 A.2d 10 (1986); Commonwealth v. Griffin, 511 Pa. 553 , 515 A.2d 865 (1986); Commonwealth v. McNeil, 506 Pa. 607 , 487 A.2d 802 (1985); Commonwealth ex rel. 1987Commonwealth v. McBee, 513 Pa__, 520 A.2d 10 (1986); Commonwealth v. Griffin, 511 Pa. 553 , 515 A.2d 865 (1986); Commonwealth v. McNeil, 506 Pa. 607 , 487 A.2d 802 (1985); Commonwealth ex rel. | 1 | 1987–1987 |
Commonwealth v. Lynch
green
2 sentences1980Thus in Commonwealth v. Lynch, 477 Pa. 390 , 383 A.2d 1263 (1978), the defendant contended on collateral attack that he was improperly burdened at trial with proving his claim of self defense. 1980Thus in Commonwealth v. Lynch, 477 Pa. 390 , 383 A.2d 1263 (1978), the defendant contended on collateral attack that he was improperly burdened at trial with proving his claim of self defense. | 1 | 1980–1980 |
Commonwealth v. Haywood
neutral
2 sentences1975Where, however, a PCHA petitioner is not represented by counsel, the dismissal of his petition may not serve as final litigation of the issues there presented, Commonwealth v. Cornitcher, 447 Pa. 539 , 291 A.2d 521 (1972); Commonwealth v. Haywood, 441 Pa. 177 , 272 A.2d 727 (1971), nor may it constitute a knowing and understanding waiver of the right to litigate any other issues. 1975Where, however, a PCHA petitioner is not represented by counsel, the dismissal of his petition may not serve as final litigation of the issues there presented, Commonwealth v. Cornitcher, 447 Pa. 539 , 291 A.2d 521 (1972); Commonwealth v. Haywood, 441 Pa. 177 , 272 A.2d 727 (1971), nor may it constitute a knowing and understanding waiver of the right to litigate any other issues. | 1 | 1975–1975 |
Commonwealth v. Minnick
green
2 sentences1975Commonwealth v. Ligon, 454 Pa. 455 , 314 A.2d 227 (1973); Commonwealth v. Minnick, 436 Pa. 42 , 258 A.2d 515 (1969). 1975Commonwealth v. Ligon, 454 Pa. 455 , 314 A.2d 227 (1973); Commonwealth v. Minnick, 436 Pa. 42 , 258 A.2d 515 (1969). | 1 | 1975–1975 |
Commonwealth v. Whiting
green
2 sentences1975Commonwealth v. Whiting, 205 Pa. Superior Ct. 92, 95 , 208 A. 2d 1 (1965), held that “The refusal of a new trial is not error where the motion therefor is not filed within the time prescribed by the rules of court.... 1975Commonwealth v. Whiting, 205 Pa. Superior Ct. 92, 95 , 208 A. 2d 1 (1965), held that “The refusal of a new trial is not error where the motion therefor is not filed within the time prescribed by the rules of court.... | 1 | 1975–1975 |
Commonwealth v. Cornitcher
green
2 sentences1975Where, however, a PCHA petitioner is not represented by counsel, the dismissal of his petition may not serve as final litigation of the issues there presented, Commonwealth v. Cornitcher, 447 Pa. 539 , 291 A.2d 521 (1972); Commonwealth v. Haywood, 441 Pa. 177 , 272 A.2d 727 (1971), nor may it constitute a knowing and understanding waiver of the right to litigate any other issues. 1975Where, however, a PCHA petitioner is not represented by counsel, the dismissal of his petition may not serve as final litigation of the issues there presented, Commonwealth v. Cornitcher, 447 Pa. 539 , 291 A.2d 521 (1972); Commonwealth v. Haywood, 441 Pa. 177 , 272 A.2d 727 (1971), nor may it constitute a knowing and understanding waiver of the right to litigate any other issues. | 1 | 1975–1975 |
Commonwealth v. Ligon
green
2 sentences1975Commonwealth v. Ligon, 454 Pa. 455 , 314 A.2d 227 (1973); Commonwealth v. Minnick, 436 Pa. 42 , 258 A.2d 515 (1969). 1975Commonwealth v. Ligon, 454 Pa. 455 , 314 A.2d 227 (1973); Commonwealth v. Minnick, 436 Pa. 42 , 258 A.2d 515 (1969). | 1 | 1975–1975 |
Commonwealth v. Fox
green
1 sentence1973Commonwealth v. Fox, 448 Pa. 491 , 295 A. 285 (1972); Commonwealth v. Cordell, 436 Pa. 477 , 260 A. 2d 748 (1970). | 1 | 1973–1973 |
Commonwealth v. Cordell
neutral
2 sentences1973Commonwealth v. Fox, 448 Pa. 491 , 295 A. 285 (1972); Commonwealth v. Cordell, 436 Pa. 477 , 260 A. 2d 748 (1970). 1973Commonwealth v. Fox, 448 Pa. 491 , 295 A. 285 (1972); Commonwealth v. Cordell, 436 Pa. 477 , 260 A. 2d 748 (1970). | 1 | 1973–1973 |
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