PA Superior Court

Lee v. Millington - Custody Dispute Appeal

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential decision affirming a trial court's final custody order. The order granted shared legal custody, primary physical custody to the mother, and partial physical custody to the father for their child. The appeal was filed by the father.

Linn v. Perrotti - Appeal of Order Dismissing Complaint

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania vacated and remanded an order that dismissed a husband's complaint against his wife concerning alleged non-disclosure of assets during divorce proceedings. The court found that the dismissal of the complaint was improper and required further proceedings.

Com. v. Griffin, R. - Criminal Appeal

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania vacated the judgment of sentence and reversed the conviction of Rashan M. Griffin for careless driving. The court found insufficient evidence to prove the appellant drove in careless disregard for safety.

Commonwealth v. Lester - Criminal Appeal

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential decision in the case of Commonwealth v. Lester. The court affirmed the judgment of sentence for appellant Tequilla Lester, who was convicted of strangulation and simple assault, addressing her claim that the trial court erred in accepting her jury trial waiver.

Com. v. Brown - Appeal of PCRA Dismissal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed the dismissal of Floyd Brown's petition for habeas corpus relief, which was treated as an untimely Post Conviction Relief Act (PCRA) petition. The court found that Brown failed to plead or prove any timeliness exceptions to the PCRA requirements.

Commonwealth v. Bertanzetti - Criminal Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court reviewed a criminal appeal filed by Ryan Adam Bertanzetti. The court found merit in the appellant's claim regarding restitution and vacated the judgments of sentence, remanding for resentencing on that specific ground. The original sentence included 11 to 22 years imprisonment and $5,840 in restitution.

Com. v. Holly, M. - Criminal Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court issued a non-precedential decision affirming a lower court's judgment of sentence for Marcus K. Holly. The appeal challenged the denial of a pretrial motion to dismiss charges under Rule 600, concerning the timeliness of proceedings.

Com. v. Schreffler, J. - DUI Case Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court is reviewing an appeal by the Commonwealth regarding a trial court's order that denied a continuance and granted a motion to suppress evidence in a DUI case against Jonathan Michael Schreffler. The appeal concerns the Commonwealth's failure to secure the presence of an essential witness.

Com. v. Taylor, J. - Criminal Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court is reviewing an order that granted a motion to suppress evidence in the case of Commonwealth v. Taylor, J. The Commonwealth is appealing this order, arguing it was erroneously granted, and seeks to vacate the order and remand for further proceedings.

Com. v. Wainwright - DUI Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed a DUI conviction for Carl Alan Wainwright, a second offense. Wainwright was sentenced to 18 to 60 months incarceration, a $1,500 fine, and other penalties. The appeal challenged the sentence imposed by the trial court.