United States

Commonwealth v. Sackie - PCRA Appeal

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania affirmed the dismissal of a Post Conviction Relief Act (PCRA) petition filed by Dakins Roness Sackie. The court granted counsel's motion to withdraw and affirmed the lower court's decision based on its thorough opinion.

Com. v. Rochester - Criminal Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court issued a non-precedential decision affirming a criminal conviction for simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, and harassment. The appellant challenged the sufficiency of the evidence for the REAP conviction.

Com. v. Collins, M. - Appeal from PCRA Order

The Pennsylvania Superior Court issued a non-precedential decision in the case of Commonwealth v. Collins, M. The appeal concerns the dismissal of a petition for relief under the Post Conviction Relief Act (PCRA), with the appellant claiming ineffective assistance of counsel. The court affirmed the lower court's decision.

Com. v. Abdul-Malik - Criminal Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court issued a non-precedential opinion affirming the judgment of sentence for Ali Abdul-Malik. The appeal challenged the sufficiency of the evidence for his conviction of Possession of a Firearm Without a License.

Commonwealth v. Lassends - Criminal Appeal

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a judgment of sentence for Harold Joel Lassends, who was convicted of Persons Not to Possess Firearms. The court addressed challenges to an evidentiary ruling and the sufficiency of evidence.

Stetler v. Eltookhy - Pennsylvania Superior Court Opinion

The Pennsylvania Superior Court issued a non-precedential decision in Stetler v. Eltookhy, reversing an order that denied a petition to strike/open a confessed judgment. The court also granted the plaintiff leave to amend the complaint to include a co-defendant.

Cook v. Philadelphia Federal Credit Union - Appeal of Arbitration Order

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania reversed a lower court's order that overruled preliminary objections to compel arbitration in a putative class action. The case involves claims of improper notice of repossession and disposition of repossessed vehicles filed by consumers against Philadelphia Federal Credit Union.

E.Q. v. M.G.P. - Custody Dispute Opinion

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential opinion in E.Q. v. M.G.P., vacating a lower court's custody order. The court remanded the case for a new final custody order in compliance with state statutes regarding child custody.

US v. Malcolm Moore - Affirmation of Sentence

The Fourth Circuit affirmed the sentence of Malcolm Moore, who was convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm. The court found that Moore's prior conviction for assault with a deadly weapon qualified as a crime of violence, supporting the sentencing enhancements applied by the district court.

Tracy Howard v. United Airlines - Civil Complaint Affirmation

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision to dismiss a civil complaint filed by Tracy Howard against United Airlines. The unpublished opinion stated that the complaint failed to state a claim upon which relief could be granted. The court denied the appellant's motions to supplement the record.