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9 Pennsylvania opinions name it 1 courts 1997–2024 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
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Commonwealth v. Graysgreen1 sentence2024The Vehicle Code defines serious bodily injury as “[a]ny bodily injury which creates a substantial risk of death or which causes serious, permanent disfigurement or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ.” 75 Pa.C.S. § 102; see also Commonwealth v. Grays, 167 A.3d 793, 808 (Pa. Super. 2017) (collecting cases defining serious bodily injury). [I]n order to sustain a conviction for aggravated assault by vehicle while DUI, the Commonwealth must show that the defendant negligently caused serious bodily injury to another individual as result of a DUI related offe | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Thurgreen1 sentence2023By contrast, if our decision does not alter the overall scheme, there is no need for a remand.” See Commonwealth v. Thur, 906 A.2d 552, 569-70 (Pa. Super. 2006) (citation omitted). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Mourygreen1 sentence2020Commonwealth v. Moury, 992 A.2d 162, 176 (Pa. Super. 2010) (stating that an error is harmless if this Court concludes “beyond a reasonable doubt that the error could not have contributed to the verdict.”) (citation omitted). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Widmergreen1 sentence2018Section 3735 provides in pertinent part: Any person who unintentionally causes the death of another person as the result of a violation of section 3802 (relating to driving under influence of alcohol or controlled substance) and who is convicted of violating section 3802 is guilty of a felony of the second degree when the violation is the cause of death and the sentencing court shall order the person to serve a minimum term of imprisonment of not less than three years. 75 Pa.C.S.A. § 3735(a). 7“A claim challenging the sufficiency of the evidence is a question of law.” Commonwealth v. Widmer, 7 | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Taggartgreen1 sentence2017See Commonwealth v. Taggart, 997 A.2d 1189 , 1197 n.10 (Pa. Super. 2010), appeal denied, 17 A.3d 1254 (Pa. 2011) (“[I]t is established that we can affirm the trial court on any valid basis.”). -6- J-S27044-17 Here, testimony at trial demonstrated that Appellant pulled out a gun, pointed it at Mr. Dunning, and stated, “this is a stick up.” (N.T. | 1 | 1 |
Daly v. Sauersgreen1 sentence2017See Commonwealth v. Taggart, 997 A.2d 1189 , 1197 n.10 (Pa. Super. 2010), appeal denied, 17 A.3d 1254 (Pa. 2011) (“[I]t is established that we can affirm the trial court on any valid basis.”). -6- J-S27044-17 Here, testimony at trial demonstrated that Appellant pulled out a gun, pointed it at Mr. Dunning, and stated, “this is a stick up.” (N.T. | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Urbanskigreen2 sentences2004See Commonwealth v. Scofield, 360 Pa.Super. 552 , 521 A.2d 40 (1987), alloc. denied, 517 Pa. 593 , 535 A.2d 82 (1987), Commonwealth v. Urbanski, 426 Pa.Super. 505 , 627 A.2d 789 (1993), appeal denied, 535 Pa. 657 , 634 A.2d 221 (1993), Commonwealth v. Scales, 437 Pa.Super. 14 , 648 A.2d 1205 (1994), and Commonwealth v. Pigg, 391 Pa.Super. 418 , 571 A.2d 438 (1990). 2004See Commonwealth v. Scofield, 360 Pa.Super. 552 , 521 A.2d 40 (1987), alloc. denied, 517 Pa. 593 , 535 A.2d 82 (1987), Commonwealth v. Urbanski, 426 Pa.Super. 505 , 627 A.2d 789 (1993), appeal denied, 535 Pa. 657 , 634 A.2d 221 (1993), Commonwealth v. Scales, 437 Pa.Super. 14 , 648 A.2d 1205 (1994), and Commonwealth v. Pigg, 391 Pa.Super. 418 , 571 A.2d 438 (1990). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Scalesgreen2 sentences2004See Commonwealth v. Scofield, 360 Pa.Super. 552 , 521 A.2d 40 (1987), alloc. denied, 517 Pa. 593 , 535 A.2d 82 (1987), Commonwealth v. Urbanski, 426 Pa.Super. 505 , 627 A.2d 789 (1993), appeal denied, 535 Pa. 657 , 634 A.2d 221 (1993), Commonwealth v. Scales, 437 Pa.Super. 14 , 648 A.2d 1205 (1994), and Commonwealth v. Pigg, 391 Pa.Super. 418 , 571 A.2d 438 (1990). 2004See Commonwealth v. Scofield, 360 Pa.Super. 552 , 521 A.2d 40 (1987), alloc. denied, 517 Pa. 593 , 535 A.2d 82 (1987), Commonwealth v. Urbanski, 426 Pa.Super. 505 , 627 A.2d 789 (1993), appeal denied, 535 Pa. 657 , 634 A.2d 221 (1993), Commonwealth v. Scales, 437 Pa.Super. 14 , 648 A.2d 1205 (1994), and Commonwealth v. Pigg, 391 Pa.Super. 418 , 571 A.2d 438 (1990). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Scofieldgreen2 sentences2004See Commonwealth v. Scofield, 360 Pa.Super. 552 , 521 A.2d 40 (1987), alloc. denied, 517 Pa. 593 , 535 A.2d 82 (1987), Commonwealth v. Urbanski, 426 Pa.Super. 505 , 627 A.2d 789 (1993), appeal denied, 535 Pa. 657 , 634 A.2d 221 (1993), Commonwealth v. Scales, 437 Pa.Super. 14 , 648 A.2d 1205 (1994), and Commonwealth v. Pigg, 391 Pa.Super. 418 , 571 A.2d 438 (1990). 2004See Commonwealth v. Scofield, 360 Pa.Super. 552 , 521 A.2d 40 (1987), alloc. denied, 517 Pa. 593 , 535 A.2d 82 (1987), Commonwealth v. Urbanski, 426 Pa.Super. 505 , 627 A.2d 789 (1993), appeal denied, 535 Pa. 657 , 634 A.2d 221 (1993), Commonwealth v. Scales, 437 Pa.Super. 14 , 648 A.2d 1205 (1994), and Commonwealth v. Pigg, 391 Pa.Super. 418 , 571 A.2d 438 (1990). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Pigggreen2 sentences2004See Commonwealth v. Scofield, 360 Pa.Super. 552 , 521 A.2d 40 (1987), alloc. denied, 517 Pa. 593 , 535 A.2d 82 (1987), Commonwealth v. Urbanski, 426 Pa.Super. 505 , 627 A.2d 789 (1993), appeal denied, 535 Pa. 657 , 634 A.2d 221 (1993), Commonwealth v. Scales, 437 Pa.Super. 14 , 648 A.2d 1205 (1994), and Commonwealth v. Pigg, 391 Pa.Super. 418 , 571 A.2d 438 (1990). 2004See Commonwealth v. Scofield, 360 Pa.Super. 552 , 521 A.2d 40 (1987), alloc. denied, 517 Pa. 593 , 535 A.2d 82 (1987), Commonwealth v. Urbanski, 426 Pa.Super. 505 , 627 A.2d 789 (1993), appeal denied, 535 Pa. 657 , 634 A.2d 221 (1993), Commonwealth v. Scales, 437 Pa.Super. 14 , 648 A.2d 1205 (1994), and Commonwealth v. Pigg, 391 Pa.Super. 418 , 571 A.2d 438 (1990). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Highhawkgreen2 sentences1999At the same time, we recognize that “we are not required to interpret the words of a criminal statute in their narrowest sense or disregard evident legislative intent.” Commonwealth v. Highhawk, 455 Pa.Super. 186 , 687 A.2d 1123, 1126 (1996). ¶4 Homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence is defined as: (a) Offense defined. — Any person who unintentionally causes the death of another 'person as the result of a violation of section 3731 (relating to driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substance) and who is convicted of violating section 3731 is guilty of a felony of t 1999At the same time, we recognize that “we are not required to interpret the words of a criminal statute in their narrowest sense or disregard evident legislative intent.” Commonwealth v. Highhawk, 455 Pa.Super. 186 , 687 A.2d 1123, 1126 (1996). ¶4 Homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence is defined as: (a) Offense defined. — Any person who unintentionally causes the death of another 'person as the result of a violation of section 3731 (relating to driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substance) and who is convicted of violating section 3731 is guilty of a felony of t | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Kozradgreen2 sentences1997See Commonwealth v. Kozrad, 346 Pa.Super. 470 , 499 A.2d 1096 (1985). 1997See Commonwealth v. Kozrad, 346 Pa.Super. 470 , 499 A.2d 1096 (1985). | 1 | 1 |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Pennsylvania. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
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Commonwealth v. Ketterer
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1 sentence2002The trial court dismissed the charge after concluding that the collision was merely a tragic accident; because there had been no evidence demonstrating that Appellee deviated from the standard of care established by an underlying traffic regulation, he was not “even slightly negligent.” (Trial Ct. Op. at 17). ¶ 7 The Crimes Code provides that the negligence required for commission of the offense of aggravated assault by vehicle DUI is present “when [a person] should be aware of a substantial and unjustifiable risk ... [that is] of such a nature and degree that the actor’s failure to perceive i | 1 | 2002–2002 |
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.