PA Superior Court

Com. v. Dartoe, T. - Non-Precedential Superior Court Decision

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania reversed an order granting Thomas Dartoe's petition for post-conviction relief, which had ordered his release from custody. The court found that Dartoe's untimely petition did not establish a newly discovered fact regarding his age at the time of the offense.

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The Pennsylvania Superior Court issued a non-precedential decision in Stetler v. Eltookhy, reversing an order that denied a petition to strike/open a confessed judgment.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.

Commonwealth v. Mohn, J. - Criminal Appeal

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential decision in the case of Commonwealth v. Mohn, J. The court affirmed the judgment of sentence for Justin Mohn, who was convicted of first-degree murder, second-degree murder, and various other offenses. The court found that Mohn waived his claims.

Com. v. Al Jumaili - Criminal Appeal

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential decision affirming the judgment of sentence for Mohammed Rasool Kha Al Jumaili. The appeal challenged the sufficiency of evidence for convictions related to terroristic threats, simple assault, and recklessly endangering another person.

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.

Com. v. Meadows - Probation Violation Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court issued a non-precedential decision affirming a lower court's judgment of sentence for Brian Meadows, who appealed the revocation of his probation. The appeal concerned his failure to report to probation officers while incarcerated or in halfway houses in New Jersey.

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.

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.

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.

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.