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48 Pennsylvania opinions name it 2 courts 1973–2026 16 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 |
|---|---|---|
In the Interest of L.J.green2 sentences2017Nevertheless, “the record of the suppression hearing is intended to be the complete record for suppression issues . . . .” L.J., 79 A.3d at 1084 . 2017See In the Interest of L.J., 79 A.3d at 1085 (limiting appellate scope of review of a suppression ruling to the record of the suppression hearing). | 12 | 13 |
Commonwealth v. Nealgreen2 sentences2023If the defendant files a petition for writ of certiorari and challenges the denial of a motion to suppress, “the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County sits as an appellate court and reviews the record of the suppression hearing in the Municipal Court.” Neal, 151 A.3d at 1070 (citations omitted). 2019If the defendant files a petition for issuance of writ of certiorari, the court of common pleas sits as an appellate court—it reviews the record of the suppression hearing before the municipal court.6 Commonwealth v. Neal, 151 A.3d 1068, 1070 (Pa. Super. 2016) (citations omitted). | 6 | 6 |
Commonwealth v. Yandamurigreen2 sentences2026“Where, as here, the defendant is appealing the ruling of the suppression court, we may consider only the evidence of the Commonwealth and so much of the evidence for the defense as remains uncontradicted.” Commonwealth v. Yandamuri, 159 A.3d 503, 516 (Pa. 2017) (citation omitted). 2025See Yandamuri, 159 A.3d at 516 . | 3 | 3 |
Commonwealth v. Colemangreen2 sentences2025Commonwealth v. Coleman, 19 A.3d 1111, 1118-19 (Pa.Super. 2011); Commonwealth v. Menezes, 871 A.2d 204 , 207 n.2 ____________________________________________ 2 Appellant’s notice of appeal incorrectly stated that the appeal was from the judgment of sentence, but this Court has corrected the docket to reflect that the appeal lies from the denial of the petition for writ of certiorari. -3- (Pa.Super. 2005). 2020Commonwealth v. Coleman, 19 A.3d 1111 , 1118- 1119 (Pa.Super. 2011); Commonwealth v. Menezes, 871 A.2d 204 , 207 n.2 (Pa.Super. 2005). | 2 | 3 |
Commonwealth v. Reppertgreen2 sentences2022We then reached the merits of the defendant’s suppression challenge, based “[u]pon consideration of [the] circumstances as documented in the record of the suppression hearing[.]” Id. at 1202 . 2022We then reached the merits of the defendant’s suppression challenge, based “[u]pon consideration of [the] circumstances as documented in the record of the suppression hearing[.]” Id. at 1202 . | 1 | 3 |
Com. v. Rivera, R.green1 sentence2026“We are bound by the facts found by the [suppression] court so long as they are supported by the record, but we review its legal conclusions de novo.” Commonwealth v. Rivera, 316 A.3d 1026, 1031 (Pa. Super. 2024). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Lewis, A., Aplt.green2 sentences2026“Our standard of review in addressing a challenge to a trial court’s denial of a suppression motion is limited to determining whether the factual findings are supported by the record and whether the legal conclusions drawn from those facts are correct.” Commonwealth v. Lewis, 343 A.3d 1016 , 1024 (Pa. 2025) (citations omitted); see also id. (“Our scope of review is limited to the record of the suppression hearing.” (citation omitted)). 2026“Our standard of review in addressing a challenge to a trial court’s denial of a suppression motion is limited to determining whether the factual findings are supported by the record and whether the legal conclusions drawn from those facts are correct.” Commonwealth v. Lewis, 343 A.3d 1016 , 1024 (Pa. 2025) (citations omitted); see also id. (“Our scope of review is limited to the record of the suppression hearing.” (citation omitted)). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Jonesgreen1 sentence2026Our review of “a challenge to the denial of a suppression motion is limited to determining whether the suppression court’s factual findings are supported by the record and whether the legal conclusions drawn from those facts are correct.” Commonwealth v. Jones, 988 A.2d 649, 654 (Pa. 2010). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Dunkins, A., Aplt.green2 sentences2025If the Commonwealth prevailed at the suppression hearing, we “consider only the Commonwealth’s evidence and so much of the defense’s evidence as remains uncontradicted when read in the context of the record as a whole.” Dunkins, 263 A.3d at 252, quoting In Interest of A.A., 195 A.3d 896, 901 (Pa. 2018). 2025“Our scope of review is limited to the record of the suppression hearing.” Id. at 895 . | 1 | 1 |
Com. v. Ward, J.green1 sentence2025Commonwealth v. Ward, 318 A.3d 410, 413 (Pa.Super. 2024). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Rickabaughgreen1 sentence2024See Commonwealth v. Carter, 779 A.2d 591, 593-594 (Pa. Super. 2001); Commonwealth v. Rickabaugh, 706 A.2d 826, 832 (Pa. Super. 1997). - 21 - Appellant’s Brief, 37-38. | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Cartergreen1 sentence2024See Commonwealth v. Carter, 779 A.2d 591, 593-594 (Pa. Super. 2001); Commonwealth v. Rickabaugh, 706 A.2d 826, 832 (Pa. Super. 1997). - 21 - Appellant’s Brief, 37-38. | 1 | 1 |
Eadie v. Bohatchgreen2 sentences2023See Eadie v. Bohatch, 601 A.2d 361 (Pa. Super. 1992) (holding defendant’s failure to comply with trial court’s order to submit blood testing gave trial court authority to resolve paternity issue). -7- Additionally, we emphasize that the use of buccal swabs is a minimal intrusion into a defendant’s privacy interest following his lawful arrest and does not require a demonstration of consent. 2023See Eadie v. Bohatch, 601 A.2d 361 (Pa. Super. 1992) (holding defendant’s failure to comply with trial court’s order to submit blood testing gave trial court authority to resolve paternity issue). -7- Additionally, we emphasize that the use of buccal swabs is a minimal intrusion into a defendant’s privacy interest following his lawful arrest and does not require a demonstration of consent. | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Sanchezgreen1 sentence2023See Commonwealth v. Sanchez, 36 A.3d 24, 49 (Pa. 2011). - 21 - (or what evidence was admitted at trial); instead, he offers only a citation to the record of the suppression hearing. | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Eichingergreen2 sentences2008See, e.g., Commonwealth v. Eichinger, 591 Pa. 1, 22 , 915 A.2d 1122, 1134 (2007). 2008See, e.g., Commonwealth v. Eichinger, 591 Pa. 1, 22 , 915 A.2d 1122, 1134 (2007). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Hashemgreen2 sentences2008See Hashem, 526 Pa. at 205 , 584 A.2d at 1381 (“We must likewise specifically reject the Superior Court’s holding that before relief can be granted in this type of claim the Defendant must bear the burden of showing how the failure to comply with the Act prejudiced him.”). 2 Nevertheless, I believe the Commonwealth appropriately relies on the principles governing review of suppression-court rulings, which center the appellate court review on the record of the suppression hearing. 2008See Hashem, 526 Pa. at 205 , 584 A.2d at 1381 (“We must likewise specifically reject the Superior Court’s holding that before relief can be granted in this type of claim the Defendant must bear the burden of showing how the failure to comply with the Act prejudiced him.”). 2 Nevertheless, I believe the Commonwealth appropriately relies on the principles governing review of suppression-court rulings, which center the appellate court review on the record of the suppression hearing. | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Merciergreen1 sentence2001Id. at 340. [13] Our review of Appellant's suppression motion and the record of the suppression hearing reveals that Appellant's argument for suppression was premised solely on the assertion that Detective McDermott's attempt to evoke an incriminating response from him in the absence of Miranda warnings was, in and of itself, sufficient to render the statement inadmissible. | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Kichlinegreen2 sentences1982Commonwealth v. Watson, 487 Pa. 169, 171 , 409 A.2d 19, 20 (1979); Commonwealth v. Kichline, 468 Pa. 265, 280-81 , 361 A.2d 282, 290 (1976); Commonwealth v. Stamm, 286 Pa.Super. 409 , 429 A.2d 4 *78 (1981); Commonwealth v. Hunt, 280 Pa.Super. 205 , 421 A.2d 684 (1980). 7 Viewed in that light, the record of the suppression hearing reveals that on May 27,1977, Detective Martin Devlin of the Philadelphia Police Department was assigned to investigate the gang rape of a 12 year old girl, allegedly having occurred during the afternoon hours of the same day. 1982Commonwealth v. Watson, 487 Pa. 169, 171 , 409 A.2d 19, 20 (1979); Commonwealth v. Kichline, 468 Pa. 265, 280-81 , 361 A.2d 282, 290 (1976); Commonwealth v. Stamm, 286 Pa.Super. 409 , 429 A.2d 4 *78 (1981); Commonwealth v. Hunt, 280 Pa.Super. 205 , 421 A.2d 684 (1980). 7 Viewed in that light, the record of the suppression hearing reveals that on May 27,1977, Detective Martin Devlin of the Philadelphia Police Department was assigned to investigate the gang rape of a 12 year old girl, allegedly having occurred during the afternoon hours of the same day. | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Watsongreen2 sentences1982Commonwealth v. Watson, 487 Pa. 169, 171 , 409 A.2d 19, 20 (1979); Commonwealth v. Kichline, 468 Pa. 265, 280-81 , 361 A.2d 282, 290 (1976); Commonwealth v. Stamm, 286 Pa.Super. 409 , 429 A.2d 4 *78 (1981); Commonwealth v. Hunt, 280 Pa.Super. 205 , 421 A.2d 684 (1980). 7 Viewed in that light, the record of the suppression hearing reveals that on May 27,1977, Detective Martin Devlin of the Philadelphia Police Department was assigned to investigate the gang rape of a 12 year old girl, allegedly having occurred during the afternoon hours of the same day. 1982Commonwealth v. Watson, 487 Pa. 169, 171 , 409 A.2d 19, 20 (1979); Commonwealth v. Kichline, 468 Pa. 265, 280-81 , 361 A.2d 282, 290 (1976); Commonwealth v. Stamm, 286 Pa.Super. 409 , 429 A.2d 4 *78 (1981); Commonwealth v. Hunt, 280 Pa.Super. 205 , 421 A.2d 684 (1980). 7 Viewed in that light, the record of the suppression hearing reveals that on May 27,1977, Detective Martin Devlin of the Philadelphia Police Department was assigned to investigate the gang rape of a 12 year old girl, allegedly having occurred during the afternoon hours of the same day. | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Stammgreen2 sentences1982Commonwealth v. Watson, 487 Pa. 169, 171 , 409 A.2d 19, 20 (1979); Commonwealth v. Kichline, 468 Pa. 265, 280-81 , 361 A.2d 282, 290 (1976); Commonwealth v. Stamm, 286 Pa.Super. 409 , 429 A.2d 4 *78 (1981); Commonwealth v. Hunt, 280 Pa.Super. 205 , 421 A.2d 684 (1980). 7 Viewed in that light, the record of the suppression hearing reveals that on May 27,1977, Detective Martin Devlin of the Philadelphia Police Department was assigned to investigate the gang rape of a 12 year old girl, allegedly having occurred during the afternoon hours of the same day. 1982Commonwealth v. Watson, 487 Pa. 169, 171 , 409 A.2d 19, 20 (1979); Commonwealth v. Kichline, 468 Pa. 265, 280-81 , 361 A.2d 282, 290 (1976); Commonwealth v. Stamm, 286 Pa.Super. 409 , 429 A.2d 4 *78 (1981); Commonwealth v. Hunt, 280 Pa.Super. 205 , 421 A.2d 684 (1980). 7 Viewed in that light, the record of the suppression hearing reveals that on May 27,1977, Detective Martin Devlin of the Philadelphia Police Department was assigned to investigate the gang rape of a 12 year old girl, allegedly having occurred during the afternoon hours of the same day. | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Browngreen2 sentences1979See Commonwealth v. Brown, 473 Pa. 562, 566 , 375 A.2d 1260, 1262 (1977). 1979See Commonwealth v. Brown, 473 Pa. 562, 566 , 375 A.2d 1260, 1262 (1977). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth of Pa. v. Coleygreen1 sentence1979See Commonwealth v. Coley, 466 Pa. 53 , 351 A.2d *483 617 (1976); Commonwealth v. Blagman, 458 Pa. 431 , 326 A.2d 296 (1974). | 1 | 1 |
| Commonwealth v. Kaschikgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Commonwealth v. Lopinsongreen | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Pennsylvania. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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Commonwealth v. Menezes
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2 sentences2025Commonwealth v. Coleman, 19 A.3d 1111, 1118-19 (Pa.Super. 2011); Commonwealth v. Menezes, 871 A.2d 204 , 207 n.2 ____________________________________________ 2 Appellant’s notice of appeal incorrectly stated that the appeal was from the judgment of sentence, but this Court has corrected the docket to reflect that the appeal lies from the denial of the petition for writ of certiorari. -3- (Pa.Super. 2005). 2020Commonwealth v. Coleman, 19 A.3d 1111 , 1118- 1119 (Pa.Super. 2011); Commonwealth v. Menezes, 871 A.2d 204 , 207 n.2 (Pa.Super. 2005). | 3 | 2016–2025 |
Miranda v. Arizona
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2 sentences2016And while the Commonwealth “respectfully submits that this Court may review the record of the suppression hearing, ____________________________________________ 1 Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 (1966). -5- J-A04020-16 like the trial court did in its Pa.R.A.P. 1925(a) Opinion,” id., the Commonwealth also states that it “has no objection to the case being remanded for Judge Manning to prepare an Opinion addressing all the pretrial matters he presided over that Appellant has challenged on appeal.” Id. at 19 n.8. 2016And while the Commonwealth “respectfully submits that this Court may review the record of the suppression hearing, ____________________________________________ 1 Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 (1966). -5- J-A04020-16 like the trial court did in its Pa.R.A.P. 1925(a) Opinion,” id., the Commonwealth also states that it “has no objection to the case being remanded for Judge Manning to prepare an Opinion addressing all the pretrial matters he presided over that Appellant has challenged on appeal.” Id. at 19 n.8. | 2 | 1973–2016 |
Com. v. Rosendary, E.
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1 sentence2026Id. | 1 | 2026–2026 |
Terry v. Ohio
green
1 sentence2019In re L.J., 79 A.3d 1073, 1087 (Pa. 2013). 2 Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1 (1968). | 1 | 2019–2019 |
Commonwealth v. Morris
green
2 sentences2016Our standard of review when reviewing protective sweeps of vehicles is as follows: In Michigan v. Long, 463 U.S. 1032 , 103 S.Ct. 3469 , 77 L.Ed.2d 1201 (1983), and Commonwealth v. Morris, 537 Pa. 417 , 644 A.2d 721 (1994), the respective Supreme Courts promulgated the test for determining whether a police officer may conduct a protective search of the interior compartment of a car for weapons. 2016Our standard of review when reviewing protective sweeps of vehicles is as follows: In Michigan v. Long, 463 U.S. 1032 , 103 S.Ct. 3469 , 77 L.Ed.2d 1201 (1983), and Commonwealth v. Morris, 537 Pa. 417 , 644 A.2d 721 (1994), the respective Supreme Courts promulgated the test for determining whether a police officer may conduct a protective search of the interior compartment of a car for weapons. | 1 | 2016–2016 |
Michigan v. Long
green
2 sentences2016Our standard of review when reviewing protective sweeps of vehicles is as follows: In Michigan v. Long, 463 U.S. 1032 , 103 S.Ct. 3469 , 77 L.Ed.2d 1201 (1983), and Commonwealth v. Morris, 537 Pa. 417 , 644 A.2d 721 (1994), the respective Supreme Courts promulgated the test for determining whether a police officer may conduct a protective search of the interior compartment of a car for weapons. 2016Our standard of review when reviewing protective sweeps of vehicles is as follows: In Michigan v. Long, 463 U.S. 1032 , 103 S.Ct. 3469 , 77 L.Ed.2d 1201 (1983), and Commonwealth v. Morris, 537 Pa. 417 , 644 A.2d 721 (1994), the respective Supreme Courts promulgated the test for determining whether a police officer may conduct a protective search of the interior compartment of a car for weapons. | 1 | 2016–2016 |
Commonwealth v. Hunt
green
2 sentences1982Commonwealth v. Watson, 487 Pa. 169, 171 , 409 A.2d 19, 20 (1979); Commonwealth v. Kichline, 468 Pa. 265, 280-81 , 361 A.2d 282, 290 (1976); Commonwealth v. Stamm, 286 Pa.Super. 409 , 429 A.2d 4 *78 (1981); Commonwealth v. Hunt, 280 Pa.Super. 205 , 421 A.2d 684 (1980). 7 Viewed in that light, the record of the suppression hearing reveals that on May 27,1977, Detective Martin Devlin of the Philadelphia Police Department was assigned to investigate the gang rape of a 12 year old girl, allegedly having occurred during the afternoon hours of the same day. 1982Commonwealth v. Watson, 487 Pa. 169, 171 , 409 A.2d 19, 20 (1979); Commonwealth v. Kichline, 468 Pa. 265, 280-81 , 361 A.2d 282, 290 (1976); Commonwealth v. Stamm, 286 Pa.Super. 409 , 429 A.2d 4 *78 (1981); Commonwealth v. Hunt, 280 Pa.Super. 205 , 421 A.2d 684 (1980). 7 Viewed in that light, the record of the suppression hearing reveals that on May 27,1977, Detective Martin Devlin of the Philadelphia Police Department was assigned to investigate the gang rape of a 12 year old girl, allegedly having occurred during the afternoon hours of the same day. | 1 | 1982–1982 |
Commonwealth v. Blagman
green
2 sentences1979See Commonwealth v. Coley, 466 Pa. 53 , 351 A.2d *483 617 (1976); Commonwealth v. Blagman, 458 Pa. 431 , 326 A.2d 296 (1974). 1979See Commonwealth v. Coley, 466 Pa. 53 , 351 A.2d *483 617 (1976); Commonwealth v. Blagman, 458 Pa. 431 , 326 A.2d 296 (1974). | 1 | 1979–1979 |
| Commonwealth v. DeFelice green | 1 | 1978–1978 |
| Commonwealth v. Owens green | 1 | 1974–1974 |
| Commonwealth v. Sharpe green | 1 | 1973–1973 |
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.