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cross-examination defense in Pennsylvania

9 Pennsylvania opinions name it 5 courts 1936–2019 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
McDaniel v. Merck, Sharp & Dohmegreen
pa · 1987 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019See McDaniel v. Merck., Sharp & Dohme , [ 367 Pa.Super. 600 ], 533 A.2d 436 , 447 ( [Pa.Super.] 1987) ; see also Judge Bernstein in Pennsylvania Rules of Evidence, 2015 Ed., at p. 831. d .

2019See McDaniel v. Merck., Sharp & Dohme , [ 367 Pa.Super. 600 ], 533 A.2d 436 , 447 ( [Pa.Super.] 1987) ; see also Judge Bernstein in Pennsylvania Rules of Evidence, 2015 Ed., at p. 831. d .

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Crawford v. Washingtongreen
scotus · 2004 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See Crawford v. Washington, 541 U.S. 36 , 124 S.Ct. 1354, 1361 , 158 L.Ed.2d 177 (2004). 4 .

2015See Crawford v. Washington, 541 U.S. 36 , 124 S.Ct. 1354, 1361 , 158 L.Ed.2d 177 (2004). 4 .

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Commonwealth v. Colemangreen
pasuperct · 1995 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011Coleman, 664 A.2d at 1384-85 (“There is simply no basis in the record before us for concluding that in this case, the complaining witness’ prior criminal conviction was premised on conduct displaying dishonesty or false statement which would indicate the commission of crimen falsi”), appeal denied, 545 Pa. 675 , 682 A.2d 306 (1996).

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Commonwealth v. Romerogreen
pa · 1999 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002Commonwealth v. Romero, 555 Pa. 4 , 722 A.2d 1014, 1017 (1999), cert. denied, 528 U.S. 952 , 120 S.Ct. 376 , 145 L.Ed.2d 293 (1999). 3 ¶ 20 Here, the habeas court found that although Torres’s statement was reduced to writing and then signed and adopted by her at the time she gave it, the cross-examination requirement was not satisfied.

2002Commonwealth v. Romero, 555 Pa. 4 , 722 A.2d 1014, 1017 (1999), cert. denied, 528 U.S. 952 , 120 S.Ct. 376 , 145 L.Ed.2d 293 (1999). 3 ¶ 20 Here, the habeas court found that although Torres’s statement was reduced to writing and then signed and adopted by her at the time she gave it, the cross-examination requirement was not satisfied.

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Commonwealth v. Haywoodgreen
pa · 1975 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
2 sentences

1988See Commonwealth v. Haywood, 464 Pa. 226 , 346 A.2d 298 , 301 fn. 7 (1975).

1988See Commonwealth v. Haywood, 464 Pa. 226 , 346 A.2d 298 , 301 fn. 7 (1975).

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Commonwealth v. Storygreen
pa · 1978 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
2 sentences

1987See Commonwealth v. Story, 476 Pa. 391 , 383 A.2d 155 (1978).

1987See Commonwealth v. Story, 476 Pa. 391 , 383 A.2d 155 (1978).

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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 (6)

CaseCitedYears
Crenshaw v. Baynerd green
scotus · 1999
1 sentence

2002Commonwealth v. Romero, 555 Pa. 4 , 722 A.2d 1014, 1017 (1999), cert. denied, 528 U.S. 952 , 120 S.Ct. 376 , 145 L.Ed.2d 293 (1999). 3 ¶ 20 Here, the habeas court found that although Torres’s statement was reduced to writing and then signed and adopted by her at the time she gave it, the cross-examination requirement was not satisfied.

12002–2002
Zora Enterprises, Inc. v. Town of Marion green
scotus · 1999
1 sentence

2002Commonwealth v. Romero, 555 Pa. 4 , 722 A.2d 1014, 1017 (1999), cert. denied, 528 U.S. 952 , 120 S.Ct. 376 , 145 L.Ed.2d 293 (1999). 3 ¶ 20 Here, the habeas court found that although Torres’s statement was reduced to writing and then signed and adopted by her at the time she gave it, the cross-examination requirement was not satisfied.

12002–2002
Hedrick v. Virginia green
scotus · 1999
1 sentence

2002Commonwealth v. Romero, 555 Pa. 4 , 722 A.2d 1014, 1017 (1999), cert. denied, 528 U.S. 952 , 120 S.Ct. 376 , 145 L.Ed.2d 293 (1999). 3 ¶ 20 Here, the habeas court found that although Torres’s statement was reduced to writing and then signed and adopted by her at the time she gave it, the cross-examination requirement was not satisfied.

12002–2002
Rafter v. Raymark Industries, Inc. green
pasuperct · 1993
2 sentences

1995Id. at 366 , 632 A.2d at 900 .

1995Id. at 366 , 632 A.2d at 900 .

11995–1995
Felix v. Hall-Brooke Sanitarium green
conn · 1953
1 sentence

1972Felix v. Hall-Brooke Sanitarium, 140 Conn. 496 , 502 . . . .” The plaintiff in this case was represented during the course of the trial by competent counsel who was capable of conduct-. ing a cross-examination of the defense witnesses sufficient for the protection of his client’s rights.

11972–1972
Jessop v. Ivory neutral
pa · 1893
1 sentence

1936Counsel remarked, “If I cannot question this witness as to credibility any more, I have no further questions to ask.” The extent to which a witness may be cross-examined for this purpose rests in the sound discretion of the trial court (Jessop v. Ivory, 158 Pa. 71 ), and its action in restricting this cross-examination was not error.

11936–1936

Where else courts name it

NY 65 (1896–2024) TX 17 (1924–2020) IL 17 (1966–2025) MI 12 (1933–2024) CA 11 (1938–2022) FL 10 (1983–2019) PA 9 (1936–2019) RI 9 (1993–2021) CT 9 (1972–2020) AZ 7 (1973–2023) WA 6 (1910–2015) MA 6 (1978–2023) MO 5 (1973–2023) MD 5 (1983–2001) GA 5 (1983–2010) IN 5 (1989–2013) NM 4 (1998–2025) KY 4 (2013–2024) AL 4 (1954–1986) IA 4 (1949–2020) MS 4 (1990–1998) LA 4 (1953–2011) VA 4 (1922–2017) TN 3 (1922–1993) DC 3 (1976–2019) OH 3 (2004–2022) SC 3 (2004–2018) WI 2 (1994–2007) WY 2 (2008–2010) OK 2 (1975–2007) ME 2 (1985–2004) NC 2 (1997–2004)

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.

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