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intelligent and knowing waiver in Pennsylvania

8 Pennsylvania opinions name it 2 courts 1965–1982 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 (5)

CaseFollowedCited
Commonwealth v. Coffeygreen
pasuperct · 1974 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1975–1982
2 sentences

1982See also, Commonwealth v. Jones, 228 Pa.Superior. 789, 315 A.2d 280 (1974) (J-355 of 1973); Commonwealth v. Porter, 449 Pa, 153, 295 A.2d 311 (1972); Commonwealth v. Moses, 446 Pa. 350 , 287 A.2d 131 (1971); Commonwealth v. Darden, 441 Pa. 41 , 271 A.2d 257 (1970), cert. denied, 401 U.S. 1004 , 91 S.Ct. 1243 , 28 L.Ed.2d 540 (1971).

1975See also, Commonwealth v. Jones,-Pa. -, 315 A.2d 280 (1974) (J-355 of 1973); Commonwealth v. Porter, 449 Pa. 153 , 295 A.2d 311 (1972); Commonwealth v. Moses, 446 Pa. 350 , 287 A.2d 131 (1971); Commonwealth v. Darden, 441 Pa. 41 , 271 A.2d 257 (1970), cert. denied, 401 U.S. 1004 , 91 S.Ct. 1243 , 28 L.Ed.2d 540 (1971).

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Commonwealth v. Fogangreen
pa · 1972 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1975–1982
2 sentences

1982See also, Commonwealth v. Goodwin, supra. In addition, we have recognized that where the accused is a child of tender years closer scrutiny must be given in determining the adequacy of the waiver. “. . . [T]hat where the person involved is of tender years, the attending circumstances must be scrutinized with special care before an intelligent and knowing waiver is declared.” Commonwealth v. Fogan, supra, 449 Pa. at 558, 296 A.2d at 758 .

1982See also, Commonwealth v. Goodwin, supra. In addition, we have recognized that where the accused is a child of tender years closer scrutiny must be given in determining the adequacy of the waiver. “. . . [T]hat where the person involved is of tender years, the attending circumstances must be scrutinized with special care before an intelligent and knowing waiver is declared.” Commonwealth v. Fogan, supra, 449 Pa. at 558, 296 A.2d at 758 .

12
Joseph Arrington v. E. L. Maxwell, Warden, Ohio Penitentiarygreen
ca6 · 1969 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1971–1971
1 sentence

1971United States v. Crisp, 435 F. 2d 354, 358 (7th Cir.), cert. denied, 402 U.S. 947 , 91 S. Ct. 1640 (1971); Arrington v. Maxwell, 409 F. 2d 849, 853 (6th Cir. 1969); United States ex rel.

11
United States v. Donald Roy Crispgreen
ca7 · 1971 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1971–1971
1 sentence

1971United States v. Crisp, 435 F. 2d 354, 358 (7th Cir.), cert. denied, 402 U.S. 947 , 91 S. Ct. 1640 (1971); Arrington v. Maxwell, 409 F. 2d 849, 853 (6th Cir. 1969); United States ex rel.

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Commonwealth Ex Rel. Stevens v. Myersgreen
pa · 1965 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1967–1967
2 sentences

1967Stevens v. Myers, 419 Pa. 1, 21-23 , 213 A. 2d 613, 624-26 (1965), we directed that the Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County hold a hearing to determine whether petitioner had been deprived of his right to the assistance of counsel on direct appeal, Douglas v. California, 372 U.S. 353 , 83 S. Ct. 814 (1963), or whether his failure to appeal resulted from an intelligent and knowing waiver of that right.

1967Stevens v. Myers, 419 Pa. 1, 21-23 , 213 A. 2d 613, 624-26 (1965), we directed that the Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County hold a hearing to determine whether petitioner had been deprived of his right to the assistance of counsel on direct appeal, Douglas v. California, 372 U.S. 353 , 83 S. Ct. 814 (1963), or whether his failure to appeal resulted from an intelligent and knowing waiver of that right.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (11)

CaseCitedYears
Commonwealth v. Porter green
pa · 1972
2 sentences

1982See also, Commonwealth v. Jones, 228 Pa.Superior. 789, 315 A.2d 280 (1974) (J-355 of 1973); Commonwealth v. Porter, 449 Pa, 153, 295 A.2d 311 (1972); Commonwealth v. Moses, 446 Pa. 350 , 287 A.2d 131 (1971); Commonwealth v. Darden, 441 Pa. 41 , 271 A.2d 257 (1970), cert. denied, 401 U.S. 1004 , 91 S.Ct. 1243 , 28 L.Ed.2d 540 (1971).

1975Commonwealth v. Fogan, supra; Commonwealth v. Porter, 449 Pa. 153 , 295 A.2d 311 (1972).

31975–1982
Commonwealth v. Moses green
pa · 1971
2 sentences

1982See also, Commonwealth v. Jones, 228 Pa.Superior. 789, 315 A.2d 280 (1974) (J-355 of 1973); Commonwealth v. Porter, 449 Pa, 153, 295 A.2d 311 (1972); Commonwealth v. Moses, 446 Pa. 350 , 287 A.2d 131 (1971); Commonwealth v. Darden, 441 Pa. 41 , 271 A.2d 257 (1970), cert. denied, 401 U.S. 1004 , 91 S.Ct. 1243 , 28 L.Ed.2d 540 (1971).

1982See also, Commonwealth v. Jones, 228 Pa.Superior. 789, 315 A.2d 280 (1974) (J-355 of 1973); Commonwealth v. Porter, 449 Pa, 153, 295 A.2d 311 (1972); Commonwealth v. Moses, 446 Pa. 350 , 287 A.2d 131 (1971); Commonwealth v. Darden, 441 Pa. 41 , 271 A.2d 257 (1970), cert. denied, 401 U.S. 1004 , 91 S.Ct. 1243 , 28 L.Ed.2d 540 (1971).

31972–1982
Commonwealth v. Darden green
pa · 1970
2 sentences

1982See also, Commonwealth v. Jones, 228 Pa.Superior. 789, 315 A.2d 280 (1974) (J-355 of 1973); Commonwealth v. Porter, 449 Pa, 153, 295 A.2d 311 (1972); Commonwealth v. Moses, 446 Pa. 350 , 287 A.2d 131 (1971); Commonwealth v. Darden, 441 Pa. 41 , 271 A.2d 257 (1970), cert. denied, 401 U.S. 1004 , 91 S.Ct. 1243 , 28 L.Ed.2d 540 (1971).

1982See also, Commonwealth v. Jones, 228 Pa.Superior. 789, 315 A.2d 280 (1974) (J-355 of 1973); Commonwealth v. Porter, 449 Pa, 153, 295 A.2d 311 (1972); Commonwealth v. Moses, 446 Pa. 350 , 287 A.2d 131 (1971); Commonwealth v. Darden, 441 Pa. 41 , 271 A.2d 257 (1970), cert. denied, 401 U.S. 1004 , 91 S.Ct. 1243 , 28 L.Ed.2d 540 (1971).

21975–1982
Darden v. Pennsylvania green
scotus · 1971
2 sentences

1982See also, Commonwealth v. Jones, 228 Pa.Superior. 789, 315 A.2d 280 (1974) (J-355 of 1973); Commonwealth v. Porter, 449 Pa, 153, 295 A.2d 311 (1972); Commonwealth v. Moses, 446 Pa. 350 , 287 A.2d 131 (1971); Commonwealth v. Darden, 441 Pa. 41 , 271 A.2d 257 (1970), cert. denied, 401 U.S. 1004 , 91 S.Ct. 1243 , 28 L.Ed.2d 540 (1971).

1975See also, Commonwealth v. Jones,-Pa. -, 315 A.2d 280 (1974) (J-355 of 1973); Commonwealth v. Porter, 449 Pa. 153 , 295 A.2d 311 (1972); Commonwealth v. Moses, 446 Pa. 350 , 287 A.2d 131 (1971); Commonwealth v. Darden, 441 Pa. 41 , 271 A.2d 257 (1970), cert. denied, 401 U.S. 1004 , 91 S.Ct. 1243 , 28 L.Ed.2d 540 (1971).

21975–1982
Taylor v. Johnson neutral
scotus · 1971
2 sentences

1982See also, Commonwealth v. Jones, 228 Pa.Superior. 789, 315 A.2d 280 (1974) (J-355 of 1973); Commonwealth v. Porter, 449 Pa, 153, 295 A.2d 311 (1972); Commonwealth v. Moses, 446 Pa. 350 , 287 A.2d 131 (1971); Commonwealth v. Darden, 441 Pa. 41 , 271 A.2d 257 (1970), cert. denied, 401 U.S. 1004 , 91 S.Ct. 1243 , 28 L.Ed.2d 540 (1971).

1975See also, Commonwealth v. Jones,-Pa. -, 315 A.2d 280 (1974) (J-355 of 1973); Commonwealth v. Porter, 449 Pa. 153 , 295 A.2d 311 (1972); Commonwealth v. Moses, 446 Pa. 350 , 287 A.2d 131 (1971); Commonwealth v. Darden, 441 Pa. 41 , 271 A.2d 257 (1970), cert. denied, 401 U.S. 1004 , 91 S.Ct. 1243 , 28 L.Ed.2d 540 (1971).

21975–1982
Douglas v. California green
scotus · 1963
2 sentences

1968Newsome v. Myers, 422 Pa. 240 , 220 A. 2d 886 , this Court directed the Court of Common Pleas of Dauphin County to hold an evidentiary hearing to determine (a) whether petitioner Vernon Newsome had been deprived of his right to the assistance of counsel on direct appeal, as required by Douglas v. California, 372 U.S. 353 , 83 S. Ct. 814 , or (b) whether his failure to appeal resulted from an intelligent and knowing waiver of that right.

1968Newsome v. Myers, 422 Pa. 240 , 220 A. 2d 886 , this Court directed the Court of Common Pleas of Dauphin County to hold an evidentiary hearing to determine (a) whether petitioner Vernon Newsome had been deprived of his right to the assistance of counsel on direct appeal, as required by Douglas v. California, 372 U.S. 353 , 83 S. Ct. 814 , or (b) whether his failure to appeal resulted from an intelligent and knowing waiver of that right.

21967–1968
McTyre v. Pearson green
scotus · 1971
1 sentence

1971United States v. Crisp, 435 F. 2d 354, 358 (7th Cir.), cert. denied, 402 U.S. 947 , 91 S. Ct. 1640 (1971); Arrington v. Maxwell, 409 F. 2d 849, 853 (6th Cir. 1969); United States ex rel.

11971–1971
Rivera v. United States green
scotus · 1971
1 sentence

1971United States v. Crisp, 435 F. 2d 354, 358 (7th Cir.), cert. denied, 402 U.S. 947 , 91 S. Ct. 1640 (1971); Arrington v. Maxwell, 409 F. 2d 849, 853 (6th Cir. 1969); United States ex rel.

11971–1971
Commonwealth Ex Rel. Newsome v. Myers green
pa · 1966
2 sentences

1968Newsome v. Myers, 422 Pa. 240 , 220 A. 2d 886 , this Court directed the Court of Common Pleas of Dauphin County to hold an evidentiary hearing to determine (a) whether petitioner Vernon Newsome had been deprived of his right to the assistance of counsel on direct appeal, as required by Douglas v. California, 372 U.S. 353 , 83 S. Ct. 814 , or (b) whether his failure to appeal resulted from an intelligent and knowing waiver of that right.

1968Newsome v. Myers, 422 Pa. 240 , 220 A. 2d 886 , this Court directed the Court of Common Pleas of Dauphin County to hold an evidentiary hearing to determine (a) whether petitioner Vernon Newsome had been deprived of his right to the assistance of counsel on direct appeal, as required by Douglas v. California, 372 U.S. 353 , 83 S. Ct. 814 , or (b) whether his failure to appeal resulted from an intelligent and knowing waiver of that right.

11968–1968
Von Moltke v. Gillies green
scotus · 1948
2 sentences

1965Mr. Justice Eagen, quoted Ton Moltke v. Gillies, 332 U. S. 708 , 68 S. Ct. 316 (1948), which said: “To be valid such a waiver must be made with an apprehension of the nature of the charges, the statutory offenses included within them, the range of allowable punishments thereunder, possible defenses to the charges and circumstances in mitigation thereof, and all other facts essential to a broad understanding of the whole matter.

1965Mr. Justice Eagen, quoted Ton Moltke v. Gillies, 332 U. S. 708 , 68 S. Ct. 316 (1948), which said: “To be valid such a waiver must be made with an apprehension of the nature of the charges, the statutory offenses included within them, the range of allowable punishments thereunder, possible defenses to the charges and circumstances in mitigation thereof, and all other facts essential to a broad understanding of the whole matter.

11965–1965
Commonwealth ex rel. McCray v. Rundle green
pa · 1964
2 sentences

1965McCray v. Rundle, 415 Pa. 65 , 202 A. 2d 303 (1964), the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania considered the standard for finding an intelligent and knowing waiver of counsel in a criminal case.

1965McCray v. Rundle, 415 Pa. 65 , 202 A. 2d 303 (1964), the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania considered the standard for finding an intelligent and knowing waiver of counsel in a criminal case.

11965–1965

Where else courts name it

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