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valid jury trial waiver in Pennsylvania

8 Pennsylvania opinions name it 2 courts 2014–2020 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 (5)

CaseFollowedCited
Commonwealth v. Mallorygreen
pa · 2008 · cited in 5 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2014–2020
2 sentences

2020However, all that -4- J-S68018-19 is required for a valid jury trial waiver is that a defendant is informed “that the jury be chosen from members of the community (a jury of one’s peers), that the verdict be unanimous, and that the accused be allowed to participate in the selection of the jury panel.” Commonwealth v. Mallory, 941 A.2d 686, 696-97 (Pa. 2008) (citations omitted).

2019However, all that is required for a valid jury trial waiver is that a defendant is informed “that the jury be chosen from members of the community (a jury of one’s peers), that the verdict be unanimous, and that the accused be allowed to participate in the selection of the jury panel.” Commonwealth v. Mallory, 941 A.2d 686, 696-697 (Pa. 2008) (citations omitted).

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Com. Pennsylvania v. Smithgreen
pasuperct · 2018 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020The essential elements for a valid jury trial waiver “are the requirements that the jury be chosen from members of the community (a jury of one’s peers), that the verdict be unanimous, and that the accused be allowed to participate in the selection of the jury panel.” Commonwealth v. Smith, 181 A.3d 1168, 1175 (Pa. Super. 2018) (citation omitted).

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Commonwealth v. Dunngreen
pasuperct · 1993 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018See Commonwealth v. Dunn, 623 A.2d 347 (Pa. Super. 1993) (holding a valid jury trial waiver where Appellant (1) signed a written waiver, which was witnessed by counsel, and (2) was subjected to a thorough colloquy by the trial court).

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Commonwealth v. $3961.00 Cashgreen
pacommwct · 2010 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014The Act, however, is silent in several respects, contrary to the Commonwealth Court Plurality’s holding that the General Assembly provided a “complete procedure.” See e.g., Commonwealth v. $3961.00 Cash, 1 A.3d 999, 1002 (Pa.Cmwlth.2010) (applying Pa.R.C.P. 1007.1(c)(2) to determine if there was a valid jury trial waiver); One 1991 Cadillac Seville, 853 A.2d 1093 (relying on the Rules to determine proper service by certified mail when there was a question that was not resolved by the Forfeiture Act); Commonwealth v. 1992 Chevrolet Seized from Hill, 844 A.2d 583, 585-86 (Pa.Cmwlth.2004) (applyi

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Commonwealth v. 1992 Chevroletgreen
pacommwct · 2004 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014The Act, however, is silent in several respects, contrary to the Commonwealth Court Plurality’s holding that the General Assembly provided a “complete procedure.” See e.g., Commonwealth v. $3961.00 Cash, 1 A.3d 999, 1002 (Pa.Cmwlth.2010) (applying Pa.R.C.P. 1007.1(c)(2) to determine if there was a valid jury trial waiver); One 1991 Cadillac Seville, 853 A.2d 1093 (relying on the Rules to determine proper service by certified mail when there was a question that was not resolved by the Forfeiture Act); Commonwealth v. 1992 Chevrolet Seized from Hill, 844 A.2d 583, 585-86 (Pa.Cmwlth.2004) (applyi

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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 (2)

CaseCitedYears
Commonwealth v. One 1991 Cadillac Seville green
pacommwct · 2004
1 sentence

2014The Act, however, is silent in several respects, contrary to the Commonwealth Court Plurality’s holding that the General Assembly provided a “complete procedure.” See e.g., Commonwealth v. $3961.00 Cash, 1 A.3d 999, 1002 (Pa.Cmwlth.2010) (applying Pa.R.C.P. 1007.1(c)(2) to determine if there was a valid jury trial waiver); One 1991 Cadillac Seville, 853 A.2d 1093 (relying on the Rules to determine proper service by certified mail when there was a question that was not resolved by the Forfeiture Act); Commonwealth v. 1992 Chevrolet Seized from Hill, 844 A.2d 583, 585-86 (Pa.Cmwlth.2004) (applyi

12014–2014
Commonwealth v. $8006.00 U.S. Currency Seized green
pacommwct · 1994
2 sentences

2014The Act, however, is silent in several respects, contrary to the Commonwealth Court Plurality’s holding that the General Assembly provided a “complete procedure.” See e.g., Commonwealth v. $3961.00 Cash, 1 A.3d 999, 1002 (Pa.Cmwlth.2010) (applying Pa.R.C.P. 1007.1(c)(2) to determine if there was a valid jury trial waiver); One 1991 Cadillac Seville, 853 A.2d 1093 (relying on the Rules to determine proper service by certified mail when there was a question that was not resolved by the Forfeiture Act); Commonwealth v. 1992 Chevrolet Seized from Hill, 844 A.2d 583, 585-86 (Pa.Cmwlth.2004) (applyi

2014The Act, however, is silent in several respects, contrary to the Commonwealth Court Plurality’s holding that the General Assembly provided a “complete procedure.” See e.g., Commonwealth v. $3961.00 Cash, 1 A.3d 999, 1002 (Pa.Cmwlth.2010) (applying Pa.R.C.P. 1007.1(c)(2) to determine if there was a valid jury trial waiver); One 1991 Cadillac Seville, 853 A.2d 1093 (relying on the Rules to determine proper service by certified mail when there was a question that was not resolved by the Forfeiture Act); Commonwealth v. 1992 Chevrolet Seized from Hill, 844 A.2d 583, 585-86 (Pa.Cmwlth.2004) (applyi

12014–2014

Where else courts name it

CA 26 (2013–2026) PA 8 (2014–2020) LA 5 (1999–2018) MD 4 (2006–2010) MO 4 (1983–2011) MI 3 (2017–2020) OH 3 (1995–2023) IL 3 (2020–2023) AK 2 (2025–2025) KS 2 (2019–2026) VT 2 (2005–2010)

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