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69 Pennsylvania opinions name it 9 courts 1905–2024 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 |
|---|---|---|
Commonwealth v. Turzagreen2 sentences2010Such a rule “is fundamental to our criminal judicial process. ‘The grounds on which the doctrine rests is the hasty and unguarded character which is often attached to confessions and admissions and the consequent danger of a conviction where no crime has in fact been committed.’” Herman at 1022 (citing Commonwealth v. Turza, 340 Pa. 128, 134 , 16 A.2d 401, 404 (Pa. 1940)). 2010Such a rule “is fundamental to our criminal judicial process. ‘The grounds on which the doctrine rests is the hasty and unguarded character which is often attached to confessions and admissions and the consequent danger of a conviction where no crime has in fact been committed.’” Herman at 1022 (citing Commonwealth v. Turza, 340 Pa. 128, 134 , 16 A.2d 401, 404 (Pa. 1940)). | 14 | 16 |
Sevin v. Kelshawgreen2 sentences2015Unified Sportsmen of Pennsylvania v. Pennsylvania Game Com’n (PGC), 950 A.2d 1120, 1134 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2008) (quoting Sevin v. Kelshaw, 417 Pa. Super. 1 , 611 A.2d 1232, 1235 (1992)). 2015Unified Sportsmen of Pennsylvania v. Pennsylvania Game Com’n (PGC), 950 A.2d 1120, 1134 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2008) (quoting Sevin v. Kelshaw, 417 Pa. Super. 1 , 611 A.2d 1232, 1235 (1992)). | 10 | 10 |
Unified Sportsmen v. Pennsylvania Game Commissiongreen2 sentences2015Unified Sportsmen of Pennsylvania v. Pennsylvania Game Com’n (PGC), 950 A.2d 1120, 1134 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2008) (quoting Sevin v. Kelshaw, 417 Pa. Super. 1 , 611 A.2d 1232, 1235 (1992)). 2014Unified Sportsmen of Pennsylvania v. Pennsylvania Game Com’n (PGC), 950 A.2d 1120, 1134 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2008) (quoting Sevin v. Kelshaw, 417 Pa. Super. 1 , 611 A.2d 1232, 1235 (1992)). | 9 | 9 |
Commonwealth v. Waregreen2 sentences1996See e.g., Commonwealth v. Turza, supra at 134, 16 A.2d at 404 (“the grounds on which the rule rests are the hasty and unguarded character which is often attached to confessions and admissions ...” (emphasis supplied)); Commonwealth v. Ware, supra at 365, 329 A.2d at 274 (“a criminal conviction may not be based on the extra-judicial confession or admission of the defendant unless it is corroborated ...” (emphasis supplied)). 1984This evidentiary requirement, known as the corpus delicti rule, “is rooted in a hesitancy to convict one of crime on the basis of his own statements only. ‘The grounds on which the rule rests are the hasty and unguarded character which is often attached to confessions and admissions and the consequent danger of a conviction where no crime has in fact been committed . . . .’ ” Commonwealth v. Moore, *239 supra, 466 Pa. at 513 , 353 A.2d at 809 quoting Commonwealth v. Ware, 459 Pa. 334, 365 , 329 A.2d 258, 274 (1974). | 3 | 6 |
Commonwealth v. Leamergreen2 sentences1984Accord Commonwealth v. Learner, 449 Pa. 76, 83 , 295 A.2d 272, 275 (1972); Commonwealth v. Palmer, 448 Pa. 282, 286 , 292 A.2d 921, 922 (1972); Commonwealth v. Turza, 340 Pa. 128, 134 , 16 A.2d 401, 404 (1940); Commonwealth v. Herman, 288 Pa.Super. 219, 230 , 431 A.2d 1016, 1022 (1981). 1984Accord Commonwealth v. Learner, 449 Pa. 76, 83 , 295 A.2d 272, 275 (1972); Commonwealth v. Palmer, 448 Pa. 282, 286 , 292 A.2d 921, 922 (1972); Commonwealth v. Turza, 340 Pa. 128, 134 , 16 A.2d 401, 404 (1940); Commonwealth v. Herman, 288 Pa.Super. 219, 230 , 431 A.2d 1016, 1022 (1981). | 3 | 3 |
Commonwealth v. Hermangreen2 sentences2010Such a rule “is fundamental to our criminal judicial process. ‘The grounds on which the doctrine rests is the hasty and unguarded character which is often attached to confessions and admissions and the consequent danger of a conviction where no crime has in fact been committed.’” Herman at 1022 (citing Commonwealth v. Turza, 340 Pa. 128, 134 , 16 A.2d 401, 404 (Pa. 1940)). 1984Accord Commonwealth v. Learner, 449 Pa. 76, 83 , 295 A.2d 272, 275 (1972); Commonwealth v. Palmer, 448 Pa. 282, 286 , 292 A.2d 921, 922 (1972); Commonwealth v. Turza, 340 Pa. 128, 134 , 16 A.2d 401, 404 (1940); Commonwealth v. Herman, 288 Pa.Super. 219, 230 , 431 A.2d 1016, 1022 (1981). | 2 | 2 |
Commonwealth v. Palmergreen2 sentences1984Accord Commonwealth v. Learner, 449 Pa. 76, 83 , 295 A.2d 272, 275 (1972); Commonwealth v. Palmer, 448 Pa. 282, 286 , 292 A.2d 921, 922 (1972); Commonwealth v. Turza, 340 Pa. 128, 134 , 16 A.2d 401, 404 (1940); Commonwealth v. Herman, 288 Pa.Super. 219, 230 , 431 A.2d 1016, 1022 (1981). 1984Accord Commonwealth v. Learner, 449 Pa. 76, 83 , 295 A.2d 272, 275 (1972); Commonwealth v. Palmer, 448 Pa. 282, 286 , 292 A.2d 921, 922 (1972); Commonwealth v. Turza, 340 Pa. 128, 134 , 16 A.2d 401, 404 (1940); Commonwealth v. Herman, 288 Pa.Super. 219, 230 , 431 A.2d 1016, 1022 (1981). | 1 | 2 |
Commonwealth v. Abu-Jamalgreen1 sentence2024See Abu-Jamal, 941 A.2d at 1268 . | 1 | 1 |
Keller v. Meygreen1 sentence2020See Pa.R.A.P. 2119; see also Keller v. Mey, 67 A.3d 1, 7 (Pa. Super. 2013) (“Our Rules provide that an appellant’s argument must contain citation to relevant authorities as well as reference to the portions of the record and evidence that support the issue on appeal. . . | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Turetskygreen1 sentence2019Turetsky, 925 A.2d 876, 879 (Pa. Super. 2007) (A claim that the defendant's guilty plea was not knowingly, intelligently and voluntarily made was found waived on the grounds that the claim could have been raised on direct appeal but was not}). 4 As such, with regard to the Defendant's first issue, he must establish by a preponderance of the evidence that his plea of guilty was unlawfully induced because he requested, but was not provided, an interpreter and that such circumstances make it.likely that the inducement caused the petitioner to plead guilty and the petitioner is innocent, AND that | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Rachakgreen1 sentence2019"Ordinarily, failure to petition to withdraw a plea, combined with failure to pursue direct appeal will bar consideration of an attack on one's plea in collateral proceedings." Commonwealth v. Rachak, 62 A.3d 389, 395 (Pa. Super. 2012). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Taylorgreen1 sentence2015Commonwealth v. Taylor, 831 A.2d 587, 590 (Pa. 2003) (citations and some quotation marks omitted). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Braceygreen1 sentence2014Commonwealth v. Bracey, 795 A.2d 935, 940, n.4 (Pa. 2001)("Such an undeveloped argument, which fails to meaningfully discuss and apply the standard governing the review of ineffectiveness claims, simply does not satisfy Appellant's burden of establishing that he is entitled to any relief."). | 1 | 1 |
Youndt v. First National Bank of Port Alleganygreen1 sentence2007Youndt v. First National Bank of Port Allegany, 868 A.2d 539, 544 (Pa. Super. 2005) (citing Sevin v. Kelshaw, 417 Pa. Super. 1, 7 , 611 A.2d 1232, 1235 (1992)). | 1 | 1 |
| Postill v. Booth Newspapers, Incgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Edward J. Rich v. United States Lines, Inc.green | 1 | 1 |
Janklow v. Viking Pressgreen2 sentences1988For example, the Michigan Court of Appeals "decline[d] to embrace Edwards as the press is adequately protected by the burden of proof required in Sullilvan." Postill v. Booth Newspaper, Inc., 118 Mich.App. 608, 622 , 325 N.W.2d 511, 578 (1982); accord, Janklow v. Viking Press, Inc., 378 N.W.2d 875, 881 (S.D. 1985) ("[T]he media already enjoys the generous protection accorded by New York Times Co. v. Sullivan with respect to erroneous statements of fact and opinion"). 1988For example, the Michigan Court of Appeals “decline[d] to embrace Edwards as the press is adequately protected by the burden of proof required in Sullilvan.” Postill v. Booth Newspaper, Inc., 118 Mich.App. 608, 622 , 325 N.W.2d 511, 578 (1982); accord, Janklow v. Viking Press, Inc., 378 N.W.2d 875, 881 (S.D.1985) (“[T]he media already enjoys the generous protection accorded by New York Times Co. v. Sullivan with respect to erroneous statements of fact and opinion”). | 1 | 1 |
| United States v. Jorngreen | 1 | 1 |
| Commonwealth v. Coylegreen | 1 | 1 |
| Commonwealth v. Johnsongreen | 1 | 1 |
| Commonwealth v. Amatogreen | 1 | 1 |
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|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Pennsylvania. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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Commonwealth v. Dancer
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2 sentences1979Commonwealth v. Dancer, 460 Pa. 95 , 331 A.2d 435 (1975); Commonwealth v. Tolbert, 246 Pa.Super. 23 , 369 A.2d 791 (1977). . 1979Commonwealth v. Dancer, 460 Pa. 95 , 331 A.2d 435 (1975); Commonwealth v. Tolbert, 246 Pa.Super. 23 , 369 A.2d 791 (1977). . | 3 | 1977–1979 |
Commonwealth v. Tolbert
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2 sentences1979Commonwealth v. Dancer, 460 Pa. 95 , 331 A.2d 435 (1975); Commonwealth v. Tolbert, 246 Pa.Super. 23 , 369 A.2d 791 (1977). . 1979Commonwealth v. Dancer, 460 Pa. 95 , 331 A.2d 435 (1975); Commonwealth v. Tolbert, 246 Pa.Super. 23 , 369 A.2d 791 (1977). . | 2 | 1979–1979 |
Commonwealth v. Puglise
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2 sentences1967Thus, whenever, as here, the *336 Commonwealth, in a homicide case, has established that the person for whose death the prosecution was instituted is in fact dead and that the death occurred under circumstances indicating that it was criminally caused by someone, the rule is satisfied and admissions or confessions of the accused may then always be received as proof of the identity of the guilty agent: Com. v. Gardner, 282 Pa. 458, 462 ; Com. v. Puglise, 276 Pa. 235, 238 .” (Emphasis in original) Therefore, in the instant case, the corpus delicti would be established if the Commonwealth were ab 1940Thus, whenever, as here, the Commonwealth, in a homicide case, has established that the person for whose death the prosecution was instituted is in fact dead and that the death occurred under circumstances indicating that it was criminally caused by someone, the rule is satisfied and admissions or confessions of the accused may then always be received as proof of the identity of the guilty agent: Com. v. Gardner, 282 Pa. 458, 463 ; Com. v. Puglise, 276 Pa. 235, 238 . | 2 | 1940–1967 |
Commonwealth v. Gardner
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2 sentences1967Thus, whenever, as here, the *336 Commonwealth, in a homicide case, has established that the person for whose death the prosecution was instituted is in fact dead and that the death occurred under circumstances indicating that it was criminally caused by someone, the rule is satisfied and admissions or confessions of the accused may then always be received as proof of the identity of the guilty agent: Com. v. Gardner, 282 Pa. 458, 462 ; Com. v. Puglise, 276 Pa. 235, 238 .” (Emphasis in original) Therefore, in the instant case, the corpus delicti would be established if the Commonwealth were ab 1940Thus, whenever, as here, the Commonwealth, in a homicide case, has established that the person for whose death the prosecution was instituted is in fact dead and that the death occurred under circumstances indicating that it was criminally caused by someone, the rule is satisfied and admissions or confessions of the accused may then always be received as proof of the identity of the guilty agent: Com. v. Gardner, 282 Pa. 458, 463 ; Com. v. Puglise, 276 Pa. 235, 238 . | 2 | 1940–1967 |
Banner v. COM., DEPT. OF TRANSP.
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2 sentences2021Id. at 19a-21a.4 Licensee’s counsel also objected to introduction of the preliminary breath test conducted by Trooper that revealed Licensee had a 0.188% BAC on the grounds that the test was unreliable. 2021Id. at 25a. | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Commonwealth v. Freeman
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1 sentence2021Appellant’s suppression motions before Judge Bright specified the evidence he sought to suppress and the grounds for his claim.9 See Freeman, 128 A.3d at 1241 - 42. | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Commonwealth v. Sodomsky
green
1 sentence2021Further, Judge Bright had the discretion to consider Appellant’s supplemental suppression motions “in the interests of justice.”10 See Pa.R.Crim.P. 581(B); Sodomsky, 137 A.3d at 626 . ____________________________________________ 9 We note, however, that Appellant did not seek the suppression of “other physical evidence” before the trial court, and instead focused his supplemental suppression motions before Judge Bright on his phone information and his DNA sample. | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Commonwealth v. Fried
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1 sentence2018The grounds on which the rule rests are the hasty and unguarded character which is often attached to confessions and admissions and the consequent danger of a conviction where no crime has in fact been committed[.]” Id. (citations and internal quotation marks omitted). | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Beeson v. Beeson
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1 sentence2011As a result, the Court held that an attorney was competent to testify regarding his client’s identity and an objection on the grounds of privilege could not prevail. *251 This rule was more clearly expressed by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in Beeson v. Beeson, 9 Pa. 279 , 1848 WL 5605 (Pa.1848), where the Court explained: With respect to the testimony of Mr. Veech[,] [an attorney], it is not objected that he was permitted to disclose the fact of his having been retained by Jesse Beeson.... | 1 | 2011–2011 |
Malley v. American Indemnity Co.
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2 sentences2004In Malley v. American Indemnity Co., 297 Pa. 216 , 146 A. 571 (1929), our Supreme Court held that once an insurer takes charge of a defense of an action, it will be estopped to later deny liability on the grounds that the claim was not covered by the terms of the policy. 2004In Malley v. American Indemnity Co., 297 Pa. 216 , 146 A. 571 (1929), our Supreme Court held that once an insurer takes charge of a defense of an action, it will be estopped to later deny liability on the grounds that the claim was not covered by the terms of the policy. | 1 | 2004–2004 |
William Barnes v. The American Tobacco Company
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2 sentences2001As a result, the plaintiffs base their claim on Barnes v. American Tobacco Co., 161 F.3d 127 (3d Cir. 1998), in which, the plaintiffs contend, the Third Circuit “anticipated that the Pennsylvania Supreme Court would recognize claims such as strict liability as a basis for recovering on a medical monitoring theory.” Plaintiffs’ memorandum at 3 (citing Barnes, 161 F.3d at 152 n.31). 2001As a result, the plaintiffs base their claim on Barnes v. American Tobacco Co., 161 F.3d 127 (3d Cir. 1998), in which, the plaintiffs contend, the Third Circuit “anticipated that the Pennsylvania Supreme Court would recognize claims such as strict liability as a basis for recovering on a medical monitoring theory.” Plaintiffs’ memorandum at 3 (citing Barnes, 161 F.3d at 152 n.31). | 1 | 2001–2001 |
Ector v. Motorists Insurance Companies
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2 sentences1994Companies, supra, 391 Pa.Super. 458 , 571 A.2d 457 . 1994Companies, supra, 391 Pa.Super. 458 , 571 A.2d 457 . | 1 | 1994–1994 |
Commonwealth v. Fried
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2 sentences1991Therefore, the rule requires that the prosecution introduce evidence independent of the defendant’s statement which establishes that a crime has in fact occurred.” (citations omitted) In Commonwealth v. Fried, 382 Pa. Super. 156 , 555 A.2d 119 (1989), the court quotes from Com monwealth v. Drexel, 349 Pa. Super. 335 , 503 A.2d 27 (1986), as follows: “Pennsylvania has developed a corpus delicti rule of evidence that states that before the Commonwealth may introduce a defendant’s confession or admission, it must offer independent evidence that a crime, in fapt, occurred . . . 1991Therefore, the rule requires that the prosecution introduce evidence independent of the defendant’s statement which establishes that a crime has in fact occurred.” (citations omitted) In Commonwealth v. Fried, 382 Pa. Super. 156 , 555 A.2d 119 (1989), the court quotes from Com monwealth v. Drexel, 349 Pa. Super. 335 , 503 A.2d 27 (1986), as follows: “Pennsylvania has developed a corpus delicti rule of evidence that states that before the Commonwealth may introduce a defendant’s confession or admission, it must offer independent evidence that a crime, in fapt, occurred . . . | 1 | 1991–1991 |
Commonwealth v. Drexel
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2 sentences1991Therefore, the rule requires that the prosecution introduce evidence independent of the defendant’s statement which establishes that a crime has in fact occurred.” (citations omitted) In Commonwealth v. Fried, 382 Pa. Super. 156 , 555 A.2d 119 (1989), the court quotes from Com monwealth v. Drexel, 349 Pa. Super. 335 , 503 A.2d 27 (1986), as follows: “Pennsylvania has developed a corpus delicti rule of evidence that states that before the Commonwealth may introduce a defendant’s confession or admission, it must offer independent evidence that a crime, in fapt, occurred . . . 1991Therefore, the rule requires that the prosecution introduce evidence independent of the defendant’s statement which establishes that a crime has in fact occurred.” (citations omitted) In Commonwealth v. Fried, 382 Pa. Super. 156 , 555 A.2d 119 (1989), the court quotes from Com monwealth v. Drexel, 349 Pa. Super. 335 , 503 A.2d 27 (1986), as follows: “Pennsylvania has developed a corpus delicti rule of evidence that states that before the Commonwealth may introduce a defendant’s confession or admission, it must offer independent evidence that a crime, in fapt, occurred . . . | 1 | 1991–1991 |
Board of Commissioners of McCandless Township v. Beho Development Co.
green
1 sentence1989(Emphasis added, footnotes omitted.) In McCandless Township v. Beho Development Corp., 16 Pa.Commonwealth Ct. 448, 332 A.2d 848 (1975), this court was confronted by the issue of whether a letter requesting a zoning change was a request for rezoning or a curative amendment. | 1 | 1989–1989 |
| Samuel R. Dickey v. Cbs Inc. green | 1 | 1988–1988 |
| Vann v. Board of Education green | 1 | 1987–1987 |
| Commonwealth v. Tomasso green | 1 | 1985–1985 |
| Commonwealth v. Moore green | 1 | 1984–1984 |
| Spencer v. Board of Supervisors green | 1 | 1983–1983 |
| In re American Medical Centers, Inc. green | 1 | 1983–1983 |
| Shelley v. Zoning Hearing Board green | 1 | 1983–1983 |
| Hopt v. People of Territory of Utah green | 1 | 1982–1982 |
| Mishkin v. Lancaster Redevelopment Authority green | 1 | 1982–1982 |
| Murphy v. Philadelphia green | 1 | 1982–1982 |
| Union Run Corp. v. Lower Paxton Township Board of Supervisors neutral | 1 | 1982–1982 |
| Commonwealth v. Christopher green | 1 | 1982–1982 |
| Commonwealth v. Haimbach green | 1 | 1982–1982 |
| Commonwealth v. Burns green | 1 | 1981–1981 |
| Phelan v. Zoning Hearing Board green | 1 | 1981–1981 |
| Commonwealth v. Froelich green | 1 | 1979–1979 |
| Commonwealth v. Bestwick green | 1 | 1979–1979 |
| Mayer v. City of Chicago green | 1 | 1978–1978 |
| Commonwealth v. Meadows green | 1 | 1977–1977 |
| Commonwealth v. Turner green | 1 | 1977–1977 |
| Commonwealth v. Stewart green | 1 | 1974–1974 |
| New York Times Co. v. Sullivan green | 1 | 1970–1970 |
| Morgan v. United States green | 1 | 1939–1939 |
| Rohrer v. Milk Control Board green | 1 | 1939–1939 |
| Yard v. Patton neutral | 1 | 1931–1931 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.
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.