7 Pennsylvania opinions name it 3 courts 2005–2025 4 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 |
|---|---|---|
Figueroa v. Pennsylvania Department of Correctionsgreen2 sentences2022Given the ordination of Diaz’s brief, we have already outlined the requisite sentencing considerations, supra. Weight of those factors is “exclusively for the sentencing court, and an appellate court [cannot] substitute its own weighing of those factors.” Commonwealth v. Bowen, 975 A.2d 1120, 1123 (Pa. Super. 2009). 2022As Diaz’s sentence fell within the Sentencing Guidelines, we are cognizant that “[t]he primary consideration[s] … [are] whether the court imposed an individualized sentence[] and whether the sentence was nonetheless … clearly unreasonable[.]” Id., at 1124 . | 1 | 1 |
Buehl v. Beardgreen1 sentence2022Br. of Resp’ts at 10- 11 (citing Buehl v. Beard, 54 A.3d 412, 419-20 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2012), aff’d, 91 A.3d 100 (Pa. 2014); Nagle v. Pa. Ins. | 1 | 1 |
McMillen v. 84 Lumber, Inc.green1 sentence2015See McMillan v. 84 Lumber, Inc., 649 A.2d 932, 934 (Pa. 1994). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Mouzongreen2 sentences2005See Commonwealth v. Mouzon, 571 Pa. 419 , 812 A.2d 617 (2002). 2005See Commonwealth v. Mouzon, 571 Pa. 419 , 812 A.2d 617 (2002). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Pennsylvania. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Com. v. Aumick, J.
green
1 sentence2025Aumick, 297 A.3d at 777 . | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Commonwealth v. Smith
green
1 sentence2022Diaz had a full day to prepare for Mullen's testimony, See Commonwealth v. Smith, 416 A.2d 494 (Pa. 1980) (new trial not required when Commonwealth failed to disclose witness identity until mid-trial where defendant given time to prepare and no prejudice shown). | 1 | 2022–2022 |
Commonwealth v. Coulverson
green
1 sentence2022Although Diaz cites Commonwealth v. Cotlerson, 34 A.3d 135 (Pa. Super. 2011), in support of his argument, this case is distinguishable. | 1 | 2022–2022 |
Buehl v. Beard
neutral
1 sentence2022Br. of Resp’ts at 10- 11 (citing Buehl v. Beard, 54 A.3d 412, 419-20 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2012), aff’d, 91 A.3d 100 (Pa. 2014); Nagle v. Pa. Ins. | 1 | 2022–2022 |
Pennsylvania National Mutual Casualty Co. v. Black
green
2 sentences2011This interpretation is consistent with Pennsylvania National Mutual Casualty Company v. Black, 591 Pa. 221 , 916 A.2d 569 (Pa. 2007). 2011This interpretation is consistent with Pennsylvania National Mutual Casualty Company v. Black, 591 Pa. 221 , 916 A.2d 569 (Pa. 2007). | 1 | 2011–2011 |
Commonwealth v. Messmer
green
2 sentences2005Commonwealth v. Messmer, 2004 PA Super 451 , 863 A.2d 567 (Dec. 1, 2004) ¶ 7 Diaz’s claim of abuse of discretion in sentencing is two-fold: 1) the trial court refused to consider the mental illness as a mitigating factor; and 2), a life sentence was not warranted under the circumstances. ¶ 8 Mental illness is clearly a factor that may be considered in sentencing. 2005Commonwealth v. Messmer, 2004 PA Super 451 , 863 A.2d 567 (Dec. 1, 2004) ¶ 7 Diaz’s claim of abuse of discretion in sentencing is two-fold: 1) the trial court refused to consider the mental illness as a mitigating factor; and 2), a life sentence was not warranted under the circumstances. ¶ 8 Mental illness is clearly a factor that may be considered in sentencing. | 1 | 2005–2005 |
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.