selective prosecution claim in Pennsylvania

8 Pennsylvania opinions name it 3 courts 1991–2020 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 (2)

Case	Followed	Cited
United States v. Armstronggreen scotus · 1996 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2003–2015 2 sentences 2015U.S. v. Armstrong, 517 U.S. 456 (1996). 2003See United States v. Armstrong, 517 U.S. 456, 465 , 116 S.Ct. 1480 , 134 L.Ed.2d 687 (1996) (study indicating that in every one of the 24 crack cocaine prosecutions closed by U.S. Attorney’s Office in 1991 defendant was black, was insufficient to establish discriminatory effect; to establish discriminatory effect in race case, claimant must show that similarly situated defendants were not prosecuted based on their race).	1	2
Commonwealth v. Celanogreen pacommwct · 1998 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003 1 sentence 2003Commonwealth v. Celano, 717 A.2d 1071, 1074 (Pa. Cmwlth.1998).	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 (9)

Case	Cited	Years
Commonwealth v. Kane green pasuperct · 2018 1 sentence 2020Appellant relies upon Commonwealth v. Kane, 188 A.3d 1217 (Pa.Super. 2018), appeal denied, 649 Pa. 652 , 197 A.3d 1180 (2018), for the proposition that selective prosecution is a defense on the merits that can be presented to a jury.	1	2020–2020
In re V.I.M.B. neutral pa · 2018 1 sentence 2020Appellant relies upon Commonwealth v. Kane, 188 A.3d 1217 (Pa.Super. 2018), appeal denied, 649 Pa. 652 , 197 A.3d 1180 (2018), for the proposition that selective prosecution is a defense on the merits that can be presented to a jury.	1	2020–2020
Commonwealth v. Mulholland green pa · 1997 1 sentence 2020This Court has explained: To establish selective prosecution, an appellant has the burden of satisfying the two-pronged test set forth by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in Commonwealth v. Mulholland, [] 702 A.2d 1027 ([Pa.] 1997).	1	2020–2020
O'BRIEN v. Two West Hanover Co. green njsuperctappdiv · 2002 1 sentence 2018Commonwealth v. Murphy, 795 A.2d 907 (Pa. Super. 2002).	1	2018–2018
Commonwealth v. Butler green pa · 1987 2 sentences 1998Baumgardner Oil Co. v. Commonwealth, 146 Pa.Cmwlth. 530 , 606 A.2d 617 (1992), appeal denied, 531 Pa. 648 , 612 A.2d 986 (1992); Commonwealth v. Butler, 367 Pa.Super. 453 , 533 A.2d 105 (1987), aff'd in part and remanded in part, 529 Pa. 7 , 601 A.2d 268 (1991). 1998Baumgardner Oil Co. v. Commonwealth, 146 Pa.Cmwlth. 530 , 606 A.2d 617 (1992), appeal denied, 531 Pa. 648 , 612 A.2d 986 (1992); Commonwealth v. Butler, 367 Pa.Super. 453 , 533 A.2d 105 (1987), aff'd in part and remanded in part, 529 Pa. 7 , 601 A.2d 268 (1991).	1	1998–1998
Baumgardner Oil Co. v. Commonwealth green pacommwct · 1992 2 sentences 1998Baumgardner Oil Co. v. Commonwealth, 146 Pa.Cmwlth. 530 , 606 A.2d 617 (1992), appeal denied, 531 Pa. 648 , 612 A.2d 986 (1992); Commonwealth v. Butler, 367 Pa.Super. 453 , 533 A.2d 105 (1987), aff'd in part and remanded in part, 529 Pa. 7 , 601 A.2d 268 (1991). 1998Baumgardner Oil Co. v. Commonwealth, 146 Pa.Cmwlth. 530 , 606 A.2d 617 (1992), appeal denied, 531 Pa. 648 , 612 A.2d 986 (1992); Commonwealth v. Butler, 367 Pa.Super. 453 , 533 A.2d 105 (1987), aff'd in part and remanded in part, 529 Pa. 7 , 601 A.2d 268 (1991).	1	1998–1998
Commonwealth v. Butler green pa · 1991 2 sentences 1998Baumgardner Oil Co. v. Commonwealth, 146 Pa.Cmwlth. 530 , 606 A.2d 617 (1992), appeal denied, 531 Pa. 648 , 612 A.2d 986 (1992); Commonwealth v. Butler, 367 Pa.Super. 453 , 533 A.2d 105 (1987), aff'd in part and remanded in part, 529 Pa. 7 , 601 A.2d 268 (1991). 1998Baumgardner Oil Co. v. Commonwealth, 146 Pa.Cmwlth. 530 , 606 A.2d 617 (1992), appeal denied, 531 Pa. 648 , 612 A.2d 986 (1992); Commonwealth v. Butler, 367 Pa.Super. 453 , 533 A.2d 105 (1987), aff'd in part and remanded in part, 529 Pa. 7 , 601 A.2d 268 (1991).	1	1998–1998
United States v. Napper green nyed · 1982 2 sentences 1991United States v. Berrigan, supra; United States v. Napper, supra. In a federal criminal proceeding the claim of prosecutorial vindictiveness is instituted by means of a pre-trial motion to dismiss. 1991United States v. Berrigan, supra ; United States v. Napper, supra .	1	1991–1991
United States v. Philip Berrigan, in No. 72-1938, and Elizabeth McAlister Appeal of Elizabeth McAlister In green ca3 · 1973 2 sentences 1991United States v. Berrigan, supra; United States v. Napper, supra. In a federal criminal proceeding the claim of prosecutorial vindictiveness is instituted by means of a pre-trial motion to dismiss. 1991United States v. Berrigan, supra ; United States v. Napper, supra .	1	1991–1991

Where else courts name it

OH 40 (1997–2026) TX 35 (1994–2024) PA 8 (1991–2020) CO 7 (2009–2026) MS 7 (1998–2020) FL 6 (1990–2023) CT 5 (1999–2017) MA 5 (2001–2023) NC 5 (2005–2022) NJ 5 (1991–2022) VA 4 (2003–2004) NM 4 (1991–2012) MD 4 (1996–2012) VT 4 (1997–2016) CA 3 (2000–2022) WI 3 (2001–2019) DC 3 (1990–2001) SD 3 (1994–2003) KS 3 (2018–2022) DE 3 (2014–2024) IL 2 (2010–2010) ME 2 (1993–2001) PR 2 (2008–2008) AL 2 (2010–2016)

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