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11 Pennsylvania opinions name it 2 courts 1971–2024 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 |
|---|---|---|
United States v. Robert G. Warnergreen2 sentences1979Rather then commenting that appellant was one of “too many people” who “spend everything they earn, put nothing aside and expect the taxpayers to take care of [them]”, the judge should have assured himself that appellant understood the charge and possible punishment, and was “acquainted with ‘the perils of a pro se defense.’ ” Commonwealth v. Barnette, supra, 445 Pa. at 291 , 285 A.2d at 143 , quoting, United States v. Warner, 428 F.2d 730 (8th Cir. 1970); see also Commonwealth v. Davis, supra, 479 Pa. at 282-283 , 388 A.2d at 328-329 ; Commonwealth v. Glover, supra, 247 Pa.Super. at 467 , 372 1974Gordon v. Myers, 424 Pa. 352 , 227 A. 2d 640 (1967). 5 A number of courts have noted that it is also necessary for the court to acquaint the appellant “with the perils of a pro se defense.” See, e.g., United States v. Warner, 428 F. 2d 730, 734 (8th Cir.), cert, denied, 400 U.S. 930 (1970). | 1 | 3 |
Bell v. Katergreen1 sentence2024See Bell v. Kater, 839 A.2d 356, 357-58 (Pa. Super. 2003) (quashing appeal nunc pro tunc where the trial court court granted a petition reinstating the appellant’s appellate rights nunc pro tunc while the appellant’s first, ____________________________________________ 7 For the sake of clarity we will refer to the Commonwealth’s brief at 1057 MDA 2023 as the “Commonwealth’s Brief for Appellant” and refer to its responsive briefs at 1537 MDA 2022 and 1750 MDA 2022 as the “Commonwealth’s Brief for Appellee.” In turn, we will refer to Defendant’s briefs at 1537 MDA 2022 and 1750 MDA 2022 as the “ | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Goodwingreen1 sentence2024“When faced with a purported Anders brief, this Court may not review the merits of any possible underlying issues without first examining counsel’s request to withdraw.” Commonwealth v. Goodwin, 928 A.2d 287, 290 (Pa. Super. 2007) (en banc) (citation omitted). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Nazarovitchgreen1 sentence1982We believe that the facts of this case warranted the suppression by the trial judge of this witness’ refreshed testimony.” ( 496 Pa. 111 , 436 A.2d at 178). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Glovergreen2 sentences1979Rather then commenting that appellant was one of “too many people” who “spend everything they earn, put nothing aside and expect the taxpayers to take care of [them]”, the judge should have assured himself that appellant understood the charge and possible punishment, and was “acquainted with ‘the perils of a pro se defense.’ ” Commonwealth v. Barnette, supra, 445 Pa. at 291 , 285 A.2d at 143 , quoting, United States v. Warner, 428 F.2d 730 (8th Cir. 1970); see also Commonwealth v. Davis, supra, 479 Pa. at 282-283 , 388 A.2d at 328-329 ; Commonwealth v. Glover, supra, 247 Pa.Super. at 467 , 372 1979Rather then commenting that appellant was one of “too many people” who “spend everything they earn, put nothing aside and expect the taxpayers to take care of [them]”, the judge should have assured himself that appellant understood the charge and possible punishment, and was “acquainted with ‘the perils of a pro se defense.’ ” Commonwealth v. Barnette, supra, 445 Pa. at 291 , 285 A.2d at 143 , quoting, United States v. Warner, 428 F.2d 730 (8th Cir. 1970); see also Commonwealth v. Davis, supra, 479 Pa. at 282-283 , 388 A.2d at 328-329 ; Commonwealth v. Glover, supra, 247 Pa.Super. at 467 , 372 | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Davisgreen2 sentences1979Rather then commenting that appellant was one of “too many people” who “spend everything they earn, put nothing aside and expect the taxpayers to take care of [them]”, the judge should have assured himself that appellant understood the charge and possible punishment, and was “acquainted with ‘the perils of a pro se defense.’ ” Commonwealth v. Barnette, supra, 445 Pa. at 291 , 285 A.2d at 143 , quoting, United States v. Warner, 428 F.2d 730 (8th Cir. 1970); see also Commonwealth v. Davis, supra, 479 Pa. at 282-283 , 388 A.2d at 328-329 ; Commonwealth v. Glover, supra, 247 Pa.Super. at 467 , 372 1979Rather then commenting that appellant was one of “too many people” who “spend everything they earn, put nothing aside and expect the taxpayers to take care of [them]”, the judge should have assured himself that appellant understood the charge and possible punishment, and was “acquainted with ‘the perils of a pro se defense.’ ” Commonwealth v. Barnette, supra, 445 Pa. at 291 , 285 A.2d at 143 , quoting, United States v. Warner, 428 F.2d 730 (8th Cir. 1970); see also Commonwealth v. Davis, supra, 479 Pa. at 282-283 , 388 A.2d at 328-329 ; Commonwealth v. Glover, supra, 247 Pa.Super. at 467 , 372 | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Pennsylvania. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Brady v. Maryland
green
1 sentence2023Id. at 26 . 13 Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963). | 1 | 2023–2023 |
PHH Mortgage Corp. v. Powell, R.
green
1 sentence2015Id. at 617 ; see 13 Pa.C.S. § 3104(a) (emphasis ____________________________________________ 4 PUCC defines a special indorsement as: If an indorsement is made by the holder of an instrument, whether payable to an identified person or payable to bearer, and the indorsement identifies a person to whom it makes the instrument payable, it is a special indorsement. 13 Pa.C.S. § 3205(a). -8- J-S15003-15 added) (“[N]egotiable instrument means an unconditional promise or order to pay a fixed amount of money, with or without interest or other charges described in the promise or order, if it: (1) is pa | 1 | 2015–2015 |
Huckelbury v. State
green
2 sentences1988In Huckelbury, supra, the defendant’s representative in a first degree murder case worked for the public defender’s office, but was not a lawyer. 1988The court below relied on Solina v. United States, 709 F.2d 160 (2d Cir.1983) which set forth a pro se rule that a defendant’s Sixth Amendment rights are violated where his representative is not authorized to practice law in any state. 1 Similarly, in Huckelbury v. State, District Court of Appeals of Florida, 337 So.2d 400 (1976) the court held that an indigent defendant is entitled to be represented by counsel certified by the state. | 1 | 1988–1988 |
Paul Peter Solina, Jr. v. United States
green
1 sentence1988The court below relied on Solina v. United States, 709 F.2d 160 (2d Cir.1983) which set forth a pro se rule that a defendant’s Sixth Amendment rights are violated where his representative is not authorized to practice law in any state. 1 Similarly, in Huckelbury v. State, District Court of Appeals of Florida, 337 So.2d 400 (1976) the court held that an indigent defendant is entitled to be represented by counsel certified by the state. | 1 | 1988–1988 |
Commonwealth v. Lark
green
2 sentences1983In Commonwealth v. Lark, 482 Pa. 292 , 393 A.2d 1112 (1978), three justices, in an opinion for reversal, suggested a pro se rule requiring the presence of counsel when interrogation takes place after counsel has been retained. 1983In Commonwealth v. Lark, 482 Pa. *248 292, 393 A.2d 1112 (1978), three justices, in an opinion for reversal, suggested a pro se rule requiring the presence of counsel when interrogation takes place after counsel has been retained. | 1 | 1983–1983 |
Commonwealth v. Jackson
neutral
1 sentence1982We believe that the facts of this case warranted the suppression by the trial judge of this witness’ refreshed testimony.” ( 496 Pa. 111 , 436 A.2d at 178). | 1 | 1982–1982 |
Commonwealth v. Taylor
green
2 sentences1982Commonwealth v. Taylor, 294 Pa.Super.Ct. 171 , 174 n.1, 439 A.2d 805 , 807 n.1 (1982). 1982Commonwealth v. Taylor, 294 Pa.Super.Ct. 171 , 174 n.1, 439 A.2d 805 , 807 n.1 (1982). | 1 | 1982–1982 |
Commonwealth v. Barnette
green
2 sentences1979Rather then commenting that appellant was one of “too many people” who “spend everything they earn, put nothing aside and expect the taxpayers to take care of [them]”, the judge should have assured himself that appellant understood the charge and possible punishment, and was “acquainted with ‘the perils of a pro se defense.’ ” Commonwealth v. Barnette, supra, 445 Pa. at 291 , 285 A.2d at 143 , quoting, United States v. Warner, 428 F.2d 730 (8th Cir. 1970); see also Commonwealth v. Davis, supra, 479 Pa. at 282-283 , 388 A.2d at 328-329 ; Commonwealth v. Glover, supra, 247 Pa.Super. at 467 , 372 1979Rather then commenting that appellant was one of “too many people” who “spend everything they earn, put nothing aside and expect the taxpayers to take care of [them]”, the judge should have assured himself that appellant understood the charge and possible punishment, and was “acquainted with ‘the perils of a pro se defense.’ ” Commonwealth v. Barnette, supra, 445 Pa. at 291 , 285 A.2d at 143 , quoting, United States v. Warner, 428 F.2d 730 (8th Cir. 1970); see also Commonwealth v. Davis, supra, 479 Pa. at 282-283 , 388 A.2d at 328-329 ; Commonwealth v. Glover, supra, 247 Pa.Super. at 467 , 372 | 1 | 1979–1979 |
Commonwealth Ex Rel. Gordon v. Myers
green
2 sentences1974Gordon v. Myers, 424 Pa. 352 , 227 A. 2d 640 (1967). 5 A number of courts have noted that it is also necessary for the court to acquaint the appellant “with the perils of a pro se defense.” See, e.g., United States v. Warner, 428 F. 2d 730, 734 (8th Cir.), cert, denied, 400 U.S. 930 (1970). 1974Gordon v. Myers, 424 Pa. 352 , 227 A. 2d 640 (1967). 5 A number of courts have noted that it is also necessary for the court to acquaint the appellant “with the perils of a pro se defense.” See, e.g., United States v. Warner, 428 F. 2d 730, 734 (8th Cir.), cert, denied, 400 U.S. 930 (1970). | 1 | 1974–1974 |
Warner v. United States
green
1 sentence1974Gordon v. Myers, 424 Pa. 352 , 227 A. 2d 640 (1967). 5 A number of courts have noted that it is also necessary for the court to acquaint the appellant “with the perils of a pro se defense.” See, e.g., United States v. Warner, 428 F. 2d 730, 734 (8th Cir.), cert, denied, 400 U.S. 930 (1970). | 1 | 1974–1974 |
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.