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defendant presents an alibi defense in Pennsylvania

6 Pennsylvania opinions name it 2 courts 1976–2024 1 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 (5)

CaseFollowedCited
Commonwealth v. Younggreen
pa · 1999 · cited in 4 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2015–2024
2 sentences

2024Further, our Supreme Court has stated, “In general, the Commonwealth need not prove that the crime occurred on the date alleged in the indictment, except where the date is an essential issue in the case, e.g., where the defendant presents an alibi defense.” Commonwealth v. Young, - 16 - J-A12033-24 748 A.2d 166, 182 (Pa. 1999).

2018In Com. v. Young, 748 A.2d 166, 182 (Pa. 1999), the Supreme Court stated: In general, the Commonwealth need not prove that the crime occurred on the date alleged in the indictment, except where the date is an essential issue in the case, e.g., where the defendant presents an alibi defense.

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Commonwealth v. Boyergreen
pasuperct · 1970 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1999–2018
2 sentences

2018See, e.g., Commonwealth v. Boyer, 216 Pa.Super. 286 , 264 A.2d 173 (Pa.Super. 1970).

1999See, e.g., Commonwealth v. Boyer, 216 Pa.Super. 286 , 264 A.2d 173 (Pa.Super.1970).

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Commonwealth v. Mazzoccoligreen
pasuperct · 1969 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1999–2018
2 sentences

2018See, e.g., Commonwealth v. Boyer, 216 Pa.Super. 286 , 264 A.2d 173 (Pa.Super. 1970).

1999See, e.g., Commonwealth v. Boyer, 216 Pa.Super. 286 , 264 A.2d 173 (Pa.Super.1970).

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Commonwealth v. Hackergreen
pasuperct · 2008 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Similarly, when addressing the effect of a variance between a date charged and that proven at trial, this Court has held, “Unless a variance could mislead the defendant at trial, impairs a substantial right, or involves an element of surprise that would prejudice the defendant’s efforts to prepare a defense, it is not fatal.” Commonwealth v. Hacker, 959 A.2d 380, 390 (Pa. Super. 2008) (citation omitted), rev’d on other grounds, 15 A.3d 333 (Pa. 2011). - 26 - J.A25037/15 In light of the foregoing, we reiterate: In an appellate brief, parties must provide an argument as to each question, which s

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Commonwealth v. Swintgreen
pa · 1976 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1976–1976
2 sentences

1976See Commonwealth v. Swint, 465 Pa. 450 , 350 A.2d 851 (1976).

1976See Commonwealth v. Swint, 465 Pa. 450 , 350 A.2d 851 (1976).

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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 (1)

CaseCitedYears
Thompson v. Houseman green
pa · 2010
1 sentence

2015Similarly, when addressing the effect of a variance between a date charged and that proven at trial, this Court has held, “Unless a variance could mislead the defendant at trial, impairs a substantial right, or involves an element of surprise that would prejudice the defendant’s efforts to prepare a defense, it is not fatal.” Commonwealth v. Hacker, 959 A.2d 380, 390 (Pa. Super. 2008) (citation omitted), rev’d on other grounds, 15 A.3d 333 (Pa. 2011). - 26 - J.A25037/15 In light of the foregoing, we reiterate: In an appellate brief, parties must provide an argument as to each question, which s

12015–2015

Where else courts name it

WA 11 (1986–2014) TX 10 (2000–2015) PA 6 (1976–2024) CA 2 (1976–2016) NC 2 (1989–1991) IL 2 (1986–2022) LA 2 (1993–2014)

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