PA Superior Court

Pearson v. Pearson - Child Custody Appeal

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania reviewed a child custody order, finding that certain provisions modifying custody upon completion of requirements without a best interest determination violated the Child Custody Act. The court affirmed in part and vacated in part the lower court's order.

Com. v. Adams Diaz, S. - Non-Precedential Decision

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential decision in the case of Commonwealth v. Adams Diaz, S. The court affirmed the trial court's judgment of sentence after the appellant was convicted of theft by failing to make required disposition of funds. The decision addresses the denial of the appellant's motions to dismiss and for a mistrial.

Com. v. Carlton - Appeal of Firearm Statute Constitutionality

The Pennsylvania Superior Court issued a non-precedential decision in Commonwealth v. Carlton, addressing the constitutionality of firearm carrying statutes. The appellant challenged the prohibition on individuals aged 18-20 obtaining a license to carry a firearm. The court affirmed the judgment of sentence.

Com. v. Gibson, J. - Non-Precedential Superior Court of Pennsylvania Case

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania affirmed the dismissal of Jalen Demere Gibson's Post Conviction Relief Act petition. The court addressed issues related to the exclusion of evidence and jury instructions in a murder conviction appeal.

In Re: G. Bush, Appeal of: M. Bush - Estate Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed a lower court's order invalidating a will based on lack of testamentary capacity and undue influence. The decision stems from a long-standing dispute within the Bush family over the estate of Genevieve Bush.

Com. v. Ramos-Perez, I. - Criminal Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court issued a non-precedential decision in the criminal appeal case of Commonwealth v. Ramos-Perez, I. The court affirmed the judgment of sentence entered by the Court of Common Pleas of York County. The case involves multiple charges including attempted murder, aggravated assault, burglary, and terroristic threats.

Com. v. Kirkland, K - Criminal Appeal

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential decision in Commonwealth v. Kirkland, K. The court affirmed the trial court's denial of the appellant's motion to suppress a firearm recovered during a traffic stop, upholding the judgment of sentence for carrying a firearm without a license and careless driving.

Com v Hodges - Criminal Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court issued a non-precedential decision in the case of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Ichywond Hodges. The court affirmed the judgment of sentence following the appellant's conviction for sexual assault.

Com. v. Cruz-Zambrana - Criminal Appeal Dismissal

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania dismissed the appeal of Angel Enrique Cruz-Zambrana in docket numbers 157 MDA 2025 and 165 MDA 2025. The dismissal was due to the appellant's failure to file a required appellate brief after the trial court issued its opinion.

Commonwealth v. Calhoun - Appeal of Order Granting New Trial

The Pennsylvania Superior Court is reviewing an appeal by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania against an order granting a motion for extraordinary relief and a new trial to Gabriel Calhoun. The court's decision will impact the proceedings in this criminal case.