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amenability factors in Pennsylvania

7 Pennsylvania opinions name it 2 courts 2010–2024 3 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 (4)

CaseFollowedCited
Commonwealth v. Jacksongreen
pa · 1999 · cited in 6 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2010–2024
2 sentences

2024See L.P., 137 A.3d at 637 (appellate courts presume a decertification court considered the entire record when assessing the amenability factors); see also Jackson, 722 A.2d at 1032 (stating the “existence of facts in the record that would support a contrary result does not demonstrate a gross abuse of discretion.”).

2024See L.P., 137 A.3d at 637 (appellate courts presume a decertification court considered the entire record when assessing the amenability factors); see also Jackson, 722 A.2d at 1032 (stating the “existence of facts in the record that would support a contrary result does not demonstrate a gross abuse of discretion.”).

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Commonwealth v. Sandersgreen
pasuperct · 2003 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2011–2021
2 sentences

2021Commonwealth v. Sanders, 814 A.2d 1248, 1251 (Pa. Super. 2003).

2011Commonwealth v. Jackson, 555 Pa. 37, 44 , 722 A.2d 1030, 1033 (Pa. 1999); Sanders, 814 A.2d at 1251 .

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Commonwealth v. Ruffingreen
pasuperct · 2010 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024Although the Juvenile Act requires a decertification court to consider all of the foregoing factors, “it is silent as to the weight that should be assessed to each factor.” Commonwealth v. Ruffin, 10 A.3d 336, 339 (Pa. Super. 2010); see also ____________________________________________ 11 We hereinafter refer to the factors contained in subsection 6355(a)(4)(iii)(G) as “the amenability factors.” - 14 - J-S35021-24 id. (stating that although a decertification court must consider all the subsection 6355(a)(4)(iii) factors, “it need not address, seriatim, the applicability and importance of each

2024Although the Juvenile Act requires a decertification court to consider all of the foregoing factors, “it is silent as to the weight that should be assessed to each factor.” Commonwealth v. Ruffin, 10 A.3d 336, 339 (Pa. Super. 2010); see also ____________________________________________ 11 We hereinafter refer to the factors contained in subsection 6355(a)(4)(iii)(G) as “the amenability factors.” - 14 - J-S35021-24 id. (stating that although a decertification court must consider all the subsection 6355(a)(4)(iii) factors, “it need not address, seriatim, the applicability and importance of each

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Commonwealth v. L.P.green
pasuperct · 2016 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024See L.P., 137 A.3d at 637 (appellate courts presume a decertification court considered the entire record when assessing the amenability factors); see also Jackson, 722 A.2d at 1032 (stating the “existence of facts in the record that would support a contrary result does not demonstrate a gross abuse of discretion.”).

2024See L.P., 137 A.3d at 637 (appellate courts presume a decertification court considered the entire record when assessing the amenability factors); see also Jackson, 722 A.2d at 1032 (stating the “existence of facts in the record that would support a contrary result does not demonstrate a gross abuse of discretion.”).

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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.

Where else courts name it

OH 81 (1990–2026) NM 24 (2000–2026) PA 7 (2010–2024) CA 3 (1982–2026)

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