knowing and understanding waiver (Pennsylvania) · Go Syfert
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knowing and understanding waiver in Pennsylvania

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.

Followed or applied (6)

CaseFollowedCited
Commonwealth v. Passarogreen
pa · 1984 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1989–1995
2 sentences

1995Id., 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).

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Taylor v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1973 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Taylor v. United States, 414 U.S. 17, 20 (1973).

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Commonwealth v. Robinsongreen
pa · 1980 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015However, 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).

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Commonwealth v. Viagreen
pa · 1974 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980
2 sentences

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).

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).

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Commonwealth v. Abramsgreen
pa · 1971 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1972–1972
2 sentences

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).

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).

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Commonwealth v. Jeffersongreen
pa · 1971 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1972–1972
2 sentences

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).

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).

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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 (12)

CaseCitedYears
Com. v. Craddock green
pa · 1989
2 sentences

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.

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.

11995–1995
Commonwealth v. McBee green
pa · 1986
1 sentence

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.

11987–1987
Commonwealth v. McNeil green
pa · 1985
2 sentences

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.

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.

11987–1987
Commonwealth v. Griffin green
pa · 1986
2 sentences

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.

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.

11987–1987
Commonwealth v. Lynch green
pa · 1978
2 sentences

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.

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.

11980–1980
Commonwealth v. Haywood neutral
pa · 1971
2 sentences

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.

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.

11975–1975
Commonwealth v. Minnick green
pa · 1969
2 sentences

1975Commonwealth 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).

11975–1975
Commonwealth v. Whiting green
pasuperct · 1965
2 sentences

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....

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....

11975–1975
Commonwealth v. Cornitcher green
pa · 1972
2 sentences

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.

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.

11975–1975
Commonwealth v. Ligon green
pa · 1973
2 sentences

1975Commonwealth 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).

11975–1975
Commonwealth v. Fox green
pa · 1972
1 sentence

1973Commonwealth v. Fox, 448 Pa. 491 , 295 A. 285 (1972); Commonwealth v. Cordell, 436 Pa. 477 , 260 A. 2d 748 (1970).

11973–1973
Commonwealth v. Cordell neutral
pa · 1970
2 sentences

1973Commonwealth 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).

11973–1973

Where else courts name it

IL 22 (1971–2023) PA 11 (1972–2015) NC 2 (1983–2014)

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