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criminal conviction test in Pennsylvania

6 Pennsylvania opinions name it 3 courts 1974–2025 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.

Followed or applied (4)

CaseFollowedCited
Pennsylvania State Police, Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement v. Harrisburg Knights of Columbus Home Ass'ngreen
pacommwct · 2009 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012Pennsylvania State Police, Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement v. Harrisburg Knights of Columbus Home Association, 989 A.2d 39, 46 (Pa.Cmwlth.2009). 12 While Section 494 also sets forth the penalties a court is required to impose for a criminal conviction for a violation of the Liquor Code, 13 which includes a criminal conviction for violating Section 493(1), Section 494 further provides that “[t]he right to suspend and revoke licenses granted under this article shall be in addition to the penalty set forth in this section.” 47 P.S. § 4-494(b).

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Desanctis v. Pritchardgreen
pasuperct · 2002 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009See 3 P.S. § 459-601(a); see also Desanctis v. Pritchard, 803 A.2d 230, 232 (Pa.Super.2002).

2009See 3 P.S. § 459-601(a); see also Desanctis v. Pritchard, 803 A.2d 230, 232 (Pa.Super.2002).

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Commonwealth v. Rankingreen
pa · 1971 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974
2 sentences

1974Moreover, “ ‘In view of the jury’s verdict, the evidence must be read in a light most favorable to the Commonwealth and the Commonwealth is entitled to every reasonable inference arising from that evidence. [Citations omitted.]’” Commonwealth v. Rankin, 441 Pa. 401, 404 , 272 A.2d 886, 887 (1971).

1974Moreover, “ ‘In view of the jury’s verdict, the evidence must be read in a light most favorable to the Commonwealth and the Commonwealth is entitled to every reasonable inference arising from that evidence. [Citations omitted.]’” Commonwealth v. Rankin, 441 Pa. 401, 404 , 272 A.2d 886, 887 (1971).

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Commonwealth v. Oatesgreen
pa · 1972 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974
2 sentences

1974On appeal from a criminal conviction the test for evaluating the sufficiency of the evidence is “ ‘whether, accepting as true all the evidence and all reasonable inferences therefrom, upon which if believed the jury *238 could properly have based its verdict, it is sufficient in law to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant is guilty of the crime ... of which he has been convicted.’ ” Commonwealth v. Oates, 448 Pa. 486, 489 , 295 A.2d 337, 338 (1972); Commonwealth v. Agie, 449 Pa. 187 , 296 A.2d 741 (1972).

1974On appeal from a criminal conviction the test for evaluating the sufficiency of the evidence is “ ‘whether, accepting as true all the evidence and all reasonable inferences therefrom, upon which if believed the jury *238 could properly have based its verdict, it is sufficient in law to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant is guilty of the crime ... of which he has been convicted.’ ” Commonwealth v. Oates, 448 Pa. 486, 489 , 295 A.2d 337, 338 (1972); Commonwealth v. Agie, 449 Pa. 187 , 296 A.2d 741 (1972).

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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 (5)

CaseCitedYears
Alleyne v. United States green
· 2013
1 sentence

2025The Court’s decision in Ice, however, did not address the prior criminal conviction exception to Apprendi’s general rule. 9 The Alleyne Court acknowledged that, in Almendarez-Torres, it recognized a “narrow exception to this general rule for the fact of a prior conviction.” Alleyne, 570 U.S. at 111 n.1.

12025–2025
Adames v. Sheahan green
ill · 2009
1 sentence

2025Adames, 909 N.E.2d at 762 .

12025–2025
Commonwealth v. Wrona green
pa · 1971
2 sentences

1975Commonwealth v. Lowe, 460 Pa. 357 , 333 A.2d 765 (1975); Com *662 monwealth v. Wrona, 442 Pa. 201 , 275 A.2d 78 (1971).

1975Commonwealth v. Lowe, 460 Pa. 357 , 333 A.2d 765 (1975); Com *662 monwealth v. Wrona, 442 Pa. 201 , 275 A.2d 78 (1971).

11975–1975
Commonwealth v. Lowe green
pa · 1975
2 sentences

1975Commonwealth v. Lowe, 460 Pa. 357 , 333 A.2d 765 (1975); Com *662 monwealth v. Wrona, 442 Pa. 201 , 275 A.2d 78 (1971).

1975Commonwealth v. Lowe, 460 Pa. 357 , 333 A.2d 765 (1975); Com *662 monwealth v. Wrona, 442 Pa. 201 , 275 A.2d 78 (1971).

11975–1975
Commonwealth v. Agie green
pa · 1972
2 sentences

1974On appeal from a criminal conviction the test for evaluating the sufficiency of the evidence is “ ‘whether, accepting as true all the evidence and all reasonable inferences therefrom, upon which if believed the jury *238 could properly have based its verdict, it is sufficient in law to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant is guilty of the crime ... of which he has been convicted.’ ” Commonwealth v. Oates, 448 Pa. 486, 489 , 295 A.2d 337, 338 (1972); Commonwealth v. Agie, 449 Pa. 187 , 296 A.2d 741 (1972).

1974On appeal from a criminal conviction the test for evaluating the sufficiency of the evidence is “ ‘whether, accepting as true all the evidence and all reasonable inferences therefrom, upon which if believed the jury *238 could properly have based its verdict, it is sufficient in law to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant is guilty of the crime ... of which he has been convicted.’ ” Commonwealth v. Oates, 448 Pa. 486, 489 , 295 A.2d 337, 338 (1972); Commonwealth v. Agie, 449 Pa. 187 , 296 A.2d 741 (1972).

11974–1974

Where else courts name it

TX 16 (1972–2015) VA 7 (1993–2026) PA 6 (1974–2025) CO 5 (1990–2020) MD 5 (1984–2011) CT 5 (1986–1997) OH 4 (2018–2023) WY 3 (1987–1989) NE 3 (1995–2021) VT 3 (2003–2017) WI 3 (1997–2020) IL 3 (2006–2022) FL 3 (2007–2021) MO 2 (1994–2016) MS 2 (2000–2002) GA 2 (1976–1988) LA 2 (1979–1984) NY 2 (1986–1999) MN 2 (2007–2014) OR 2 (2024–2024)

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