Courts & Legal

Commonwealth v. Bennett - PCRA Appeal Decision

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential decision affirming the denial of Davalin Charles Bennett's serial petition for Post Conviction Relief Act (PCRA) relief. The appeal concerned the timeliness of his claims, including illegal sentencing and newly-discovered facts.

C.J.K. v. Thomas, J. - Negligence Case Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court issued a non-precedential decision in the case of C.J.K. v. Thomas, J. The court affirmed the lower court's order granting summary judgment in favor of the defendants in a negligence case involving a minor. The decision is based on the specific facts and legal arguments presented in this appeal.

Com. v. Williams, J. - Non-Precedential Superior Court Decision

The Pennsylvania Superior Court issued a non-precedential decision in the case of Commonwealth v. Williams, J. The court affirmed the dismissal of the appellant's third Post Conviction Relief Act (PCRA) petition. This decision pertains to a criminal case with docket number 541 MDA 2025.

B.S. and T.B. v. E.U. and S.B. - Custody Dispute

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential decision in B.S. and T.B. v. E.U. and S.B. The court affirmed the dismissal of the foster parents' complaint for partial physical custody, ruling they lacked standing. This decision impacts how non-biological parties can pursue custody claims.

Com. v. Williams - Criminal Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court issued a non-precedential decision in the case of Commonwealth v. Williams. The court affirmed the dismissal of the appellant's PCRA petition, which alleged ineffective assistance of counsel.

Pickering v. Dolgencorp, LLC - Negligence Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed a lower court's decision granting summary judgment in favor of Dolgencorp, LLC (Dollar General) in a negligence case. The plaintiff alleged injury from slipping on a scented fluid in a Dollar General store.

Com. v. Brooks - Criminal Appeal

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania reviewed an order granting a PCRA petition, which vacated a judgment of sentence. The court vacated the PCRA court's order and reinstated the original judgment of sentence from a May 2019 plea agreement.

Com. v. Ford, J. - Criminal Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court issued a non-precedential decision affirming the dismissal of Jamel S. Ford's third petition filed under the Post-Conviction Relief Act (PCRA). The decision pertains to multiple criminal dockets related to charges including first-degree murder.

Com. v. Robinson, M. - Firearms Possession Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed the trial court's denial of Marcus Robinson's motion to suppress evidence. Robinson was convicted of firearms offenses and sentenced to 6 to 12 years incarceration. The appeal challenged the legality of the stop, frisk, and arrest.

Com. v. Hunter - Criminal Post-Conviction Relief

The Pennsylvania Superior Court reversed an order dismissing a PCRA petition, vacated the judgment of sentence, and remanded for a new trial for Antoine Alphonzo Hunter. The court found that the dismissal of the petition was improper, leading to a new trial for the appellant.