influence violation in Pennsylvania

9 Pennsylvania opinions name it 2 courts 1996–2026 2 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 (5)

Case	Followed	Cited
SAFEGUARD MUTUAL INS. COM. PENNSYLVANIA INS. GUARANTY v. Joycegreen pa · 1988 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025 1 sentence 2025As in Buffington, the general rule is that “[a] mistrial because a jury is unable to reach a verdict is the classic case where double jeopardy considerations do not prevent a retrial.” See McCane, 539 A.2d at 344 (holding that a finding of guilt on driving under the influence did not bar retrial on homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence where the jury was unable to reach a verdict on the latter offense).	1	1
COM., DEPT. OF TRANSP. v. Bouchergreen pa · 1997 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020 1 sentence 2020Dep’t of Transp., Bureau of Driver Licensing v. Boucher, 691 A.2d 450, 453 (Pa. 1997); Martinovic v. Dep’t of Transp., Bureau of Driver Licensing, 881 A.2d 30, 34 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2005).	1	1
Martinovic v. Commonwealth, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensinggreen pacommwct · 2005 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020 1 sentence 2020Dep’t of Transp., Bureau of Driver Licensing v. Boucher, 691 A.2d 450, 453 (Pa. 1997); Martinovic v. Dep’t of Transp., Bureau of Driver Licensing, 881 A.2d 30, 34 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2005).	1	1
Commonwealth v. Wolengreen pa · 1996 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014 2 sentences 2014See Commonwealth v. Wolen, 546 Pa. 448 , 685 A.2d 1384 (1996) (plurality opinion); Commonwealth v. Byers, 437 Pa.Super. 502 , 650 A.2d 468 (1994); Commonwealth v. Price, 416 Pa.Super. 23 , 610 A.2d 488 (1992). 2014See Commonwealth v. Wolen, 546 Pa. 448 , 685 A.2d 1384 (1996) (plurality opinion); Commonwealth v. Byers, 437 Pa.Super. 502 , 650 A.2d 468 (1994); Commonwealth v. Price, 416 Pa.Super. 23 , 610 A.2d 488 (1992).	1	1
State v. Hansongreen minn · 1996 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996 1 sentence 1996See, State v. Hanson, 543 N.W.2d 84 (Minn. 1996) (civil driver’s license revocation pursuant to implied consent statute for driving under the influence did not bar subsequent criminal prosecution for same conduct under double jeopardy principles).	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Pennsylvania. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (8)

Case	Cited	Years
Commonwealth v. Eichler green pasuperct · 2016 1 sentence 2026Under said section, the Commonwealth must show good cause explaining why the test was not conducted within the two [] hours and that the defendant did not imbibe any alcohol in the interim. 75 Pa.C.S.A. § 3802(g); [see Eichler, 133 A.3d at 791 .] As requested by the Commonwealth, [the] court had the opportunity to review our Supreme Court’s decision in the matter of [Starry, in which it] noted that an extraordinarily elevated chemical test result may serve as a strong inference that a defendant operated a motor vehicle under the influence even if the test occurred outside of the two [] hour wi	1	2026–2026
Commonwealth v. McCurdy green pa · 1999 1 sentence 2019Commonwealth v. McCurdy, 735 A.2d 681 (Pa. 1999).	1	2019–2019
Commonwealth v. Wolgemuth green pasuperct · 1999 1 sentence 2018Appellee further claims the Commonwealth's appeal is improper under this Court's decision in Commonwealth v. Wolgemuth , 737 A.2d 757 (Pa.Super. 1999), and the proper procedure following the dismissal of charges for failing to make a prima facie case is for the Commonwealth to re-arrest and re-charge Appellee.	1	2018–2018
Ball v. United States green scotus · 1985 2 sentences 2017Citing Ball v. United States, 470 U.S. 856 , 105 S.Ct. 1668 , 84 L.Ed.2d 740 (1985), 6 Appellant argues that the protec 213 tion against double jeopardy precluded the trial court from convicting and sentencing her for three DUI offenses stemming from a single episode of driving under the influence in violation of 75 Pa.C.S.A. § 3802(a)(1). 2017Citing Ball v. United States, 470 U.S. 856 , 105 S.Ct. 1668 , 84 L.Ed.2d 740 (1985), 6 Appellant argues that the protec 213 tion against double jeopardy precluded the trial court from convicting and sentencing her for three DUI offenses stemming from a single episode of driving under the influence in violation of 75 Pa.C.S.A. § 3802(a)(1).	1	2017–2017
Commonwealth v. Byers green pasuperct · 1994 2 sentences 2014See Commonwealth v. Wolen, 546 Pa. 448 , 685 A.2d 1384 (1996) (plurality opinion); Commonwealth v. Byers, 437 Pa.Super. 502 , 650 A.2d 468 (1994); Commonwealth v. Price, 416 Pa.Super. 23 , 610 A.2d 488 (1992). 2014See Commonwealth v. Wolen, 546 Pa. 448 , 685 A.2d 1384 (1996) (plurality opinion); Commonwealth v. Byers, 437 Pa.Super. 502 , 650 A.2d 468 (1994); Commonwealth v. Price, 416 Pa.Super. 23 , 610 A.2d 488 (1992).	1	2014–2014
Commonwealth v. Price green pasuperct · 1992 2 sentences 2014See Commonwealth v. Wolen, 546 Pa. 448 , 685 A.2d 1384 (1996) (plurality opinion); Commonwealth v. Byers, 437 Pa.Super. 502 , 650 A.2d 468 (1994); Commonwealth v. Price, 416 Pa.Super. 23 , 610 A.2d 488 (1992). 2014See Commonwealth v. Wolen, 546 Pa. 448 , 685 A.2d 1384 (1996) (plurality opinion); Commonwealth v. Byers, 437 Pa.Super. 502 , 650 A.2d 468 (1994); Commonwealth v. Price, 416 Pa.Super. 23 , 610 A.2d 488 (1992).	1	2014–2014
Commonwealth v. Gonzalez green pa · 1988 2 sentences 1998Although our Supreme Court has discussed the complex nature of such testimony on several occasions, see, e.g., Commonwealth v. Gonzalez, 529 519 Pa. 116 , 546 A.2d 26 (1988); Commonwealth v. Jarman, 529 Pa. 92 , 601 A.2d 1229 (1992), such testimony is nonetheless admissible when offered by a properly qualified expert. 1998Although our Supreme Court has discussed the complex nature of such testimony on several occasions, see, e.g., Commonwealth v. Gonzalez, 529 519 Pa. 116 , 546 A.2d 26 (1988); Commonwealth v. Jarman, 529 Pa. 92 , 601 A.2d 1229 (1992), such testimony is nonetheless admissible when offered by a properly qualified expert.	1	1998–1998
Commonwealth v. Jarman green pa · 1992 2 sentences 1998Although our Supreme Court has discussed the complex nature of such testimony on several occasions, see, e.g., Commonwealth v. Gonzalez, 529 519 Pa. 116 , 546 A.2d 26 (1988); Commonwealth v. Jarman, 529 Pa. 92 , 601 A.2d 1229 (1992), such testimony is nonetheless admissible when offered by a properly qualified expert. 1998Although our Supreme Court has discussed the complex nature of such testimony on several occasions, see, e.g., Commonwealth v. Gonzalez, 529 519 Pa. 116 , 546 A.2d 26 (1988); Commonwealth v. Jarman, 529 Pa. 92 , 601 A.2d 1229 (1992), such testimony is nonetheless admissible when offered by a properly qualified expert.	1	1998–1998

Where else courts name it

TX 84 (1927–2025) AL 69 (1847–2015) OH 30 (1982–2024) VA 21 (1896–2024) CA 19 (1965–2024) PA 9 (1996–2026) GA 8 (1990–2024) MO 8 (1860–2017) CO 6 (2010–2024) CT 6 (1988–2019) IA 5 (1939–2021) FL 4 (1927–2023) OR 4 (1915–2019) ND 4 (1994–2020) MS 4 (1994–2008) KS 4 (1994–2011) WV 3 (2013–2020) MN 3 (1986–2014) ID 3 (1993–1994) WA 3 (1997–2010) HI 3 (1930–1989) MT 2 (2008–2015) ME 2 (1984–1985) IL 2 (1986–2006) DE 2 (1987–1993) TN 2 (2001–2006) LA 2 (1921–1950) IN 2 (1999–2004) NM 2 (1973–1975) MD 2 (1940–2007)

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