PA Superior Court

Com. v. Washington, K. - Criminal Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court reversed a DUI conviction for Keith Washington due to insufficient evidence presented by the Commonwealth. The court vacated the judgment of sentence and remanded for resentencing. The appeal was filed under docket number 515 WDA 2025.

Com. v. Morton, D. - Endangering Welfare of Children

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania affirmed the judgment of sentence for Deionne Morton, who pleaded guilty to endangering the welfare of children. The case involved deplorable living conditions found by child welfare caseworkers.

Com. v. Roman, J. - Non-Precedential Court Opinion

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential decision in the case of Commonwealth v. Roman, J. The court affirmed the judgment of sentence for Javion Dwayne Roman, who was convicted of first-degree murder and related firearms offenses.

Com. v. Grivner, M., Sr. - Criminal Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court issued a non-precedential decision in the case of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Michael James Grivner, Sr. The court affirmed the sentence of six months of probation and fines imposed following convictions for simple assault, harassment, and disorderly conduct.

Com. v. Ogrosky, J. - Criminal Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court issued a non-precedential decision in the case of Commonwealth v. Jeremy Ogrosky. The court affirmed the lower court's order denying the appellant's petition for post-conviction relief, addressing claims of ineffective trial counsel.

Com. v. Brown, I. - Criminal Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court issued a non-precedential opinion affirming the judgment of sentence for Isaiah J. Brown. The appeal challenged the trial court's handling of a Batson challenge during jury selection.

Com. v. Littles, K. - Criminal Sentencing Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court issued a non-precedential decision in the case of Commonwealth v. Littles, K. The court affirmed the judgment of sentence imposed on Kevin Eugene Littles, Jr. for third-degree murder and robbery. The appeal challenged the discretionary aspects of his sentence.

Adoption of N.R.A., Appeal of M.A.A.

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania vacated and remanded orders terminating parental rights to four minors. The court found insufficient evidence under Section 2511(b) to support the termination, citing the mother's history of substance abuse and child neglect. The case involves docket numbers 915 WDA 2025, 916 WDA 2025, 917 WDA 2025, and 918 WDA 2025.

Adoption of S.R.A., Appeal of R.W.A., III - Parental Rights Termination

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania reviewed an appeal concerning the termination of parental rights for two minors. The court found a lack of clear and convincing evidence to support the termination under Section 2511(b) and has vacated and remanded the case for further proceedings.

Hertzog v. Francisco - Custody Dispute Decision

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a lower court's custody order granting primary physical custody to the mother and detailing requirements for the father to obtain unsupervised partial custody. The court found the trial court's decision to be supported by the record and free of legal error.