7 Pennsylvania opinions name it 2 courts 2008–2025 2 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.
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Commonwealth v. Mallorygreen2 sentences2008Moreover, in Mallory, 941 A.2d at 697 , this Court recognized that the use of a written jury waiver form can, in certain contexts, be sufficient in itself to affect a valid jury waiver even if a trial court fails to provide an oral colloquy. 2008Moreover, in Mallory, 941 A.2d at 697 , this Court recognized that the use of a written jury waiver form can, in certain contexts, be sufficient in itself to affect a valid jury waiver even if a trial court fails to provide an oral colloquy. | 2 | 3 |
Commonwealth v. Andrewsgreen2 sentences2018Id. 2018(Finding: Bronner failed to demonstrate that he suffered any prejudice as a result of his trial counsel’s failure to request a written jury instruction on self-defense; Bronner failed to establish how there could have been a reasonable probability that, but for his counsel’s failure to object to the lack of a justification instruction, he would have been convicted of -7- J-S33015-18 voluntary manslaughter instead of murder of the third degree; the evidence did not show any basis for self-defense, as Bronner had previously only contended that his father’s death was accidental); see also Andrews | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Rykardgreen1 sentence2018See id. | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Reidgreen1 sentence2017Although both the written jury waiver form and the oral colloquy informed Woodson that he faced a 40-year maximum sentence, neither ____________________________________________ 5 In Reid, the information did not mention the element of serious bodily injury; the information charged the defendant with “Criminal Attempt to [commit] Criminal Homicide (FELONY-$50,000.00-40 years) with the intent to commit the crime of Criminal Homicide, do [sic] an act which constituted a substantial step toward the commission of that crime.” 867 A.2d at 1284 (alteration in original). -8- J-S06008-17 referenced the | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Houckgreen2 sentences2009A valid waiver of the right to a jury trial must contain evidence that the accused understood the fundamental essentials of a jury trial which are: “1) that the jury be chosen from members of the community (i.e., a jury of one’s peers), 2) that the accused be allowed to participate in the selection of the jury panel, and 3) that the verdict be unanimous.” Commonwealth v. Houck, 596 Pa. 683 , 948 A.2d 780, 787 (2008); see also Mallory, supra. Instantly, the record demonstrates that Appellant signed a written jury waiver colloquy form that set forth the essential elements of a jury trial and exp 2009A valid waiver of the right to a jury trial must contain evidence that the accused understood the fundamental essentials of a jury trial which are: “1) that the jury be chosen from members of the community (i.e., a jury of one’s peers), 2) that the accused be allowed to participate in the selection of the jury panel, and 3) that the verdict be unanimous.” Commonwealth v. Houck, 596 Pa. 683 , 948 A.2d 780, 787 (2008); see also Mallory, supra. Instantly, the record demonstrates that Appellant signed a written jury waiver colloquy form that set forth the essential elements of a jury trial and exp | 1 | 1 |
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Commonwealth v. Smith
green
2 sentences2008Also prior to Strickland , this Court addressed the central issue sub judice — ineffective assistance of counsel, where there was a written jury waiver, and an allegedly inadequate oral colloquy — in Commonwealth v. Smith, 498 Pa. 661 , 450 A.2d 973 . 2008Also prior to Strickland , this Court addressed the central issue sub judice — ineffective assistance of counsel, where there was a written jury waiver, and an allegedly inadequate oral colloquy — in Commonwealth v. Smith, 498 Pa. 661 , 450 A.2d 973 . | 1 | 2008–2008 |
Commonwealth v. O'Donnell
green
2 sentences2008Because the written colloquy in this case recited the essential ingredients of a jury trial, see O'Donnell, 740 A.2d at 207-08 , a strong argument can be made that Appellee waived his right to a jury trial notwithstanding the oral colloquy. 2008Because the written colloquy in this case recited the essential ingredients of a jury trial, see O’Donnell, 740 A.2d at 207-08 , a strong argument can be made that Appellee waived his right to a jury trial notwithstanding the oral colloquy. | 1 | 2008–2008 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.
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.