US Courts

JM Enterprises v. Zuber - Judgment Affirmed

The Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed a judgment in favor of Dave Zuber against JM Enterprises, LLC, awarding Zuber $25,610.60. The court found that both parties waived their claims due to failing to file timely post-trial motions, and the trial court lacked jurisdiction to consider nunc pro tunc filings.

Com. v. Harville, S. - Appeal of sentence, plea validity challenged

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania affirmed the judgments of sentence for Saleem Harville, who appealed his conviction based on challenges to the validity of his guilty pleas. The court found that the facts presented at the plea hearing were sufficient to establish the charges.

Commonwealth v. Toliver, I - Reversed Suppression Order

The Pennsylvania Superior Court reversed a lower court's order suppressing evidence in the case of Commonwealth v. Toliver. The court remanded the case for further proceedings, indicating that the suppression of evidence was improper.

Com. v. Butler, J. - Affirmation of Detention Ruling

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a trial court's denial of a motion to suppress a firearm in the case of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. John E. Butler. The court found that the police had reasonable suspicion to detain the appellant.

Com. v. Dyches, T. - Affirmation of Sentence for Firearm and Eluding Convictions

The Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed the sentence of two-to-four years incarceration and four years probation for Tauheed Dyches, who was convicted of possessing a firearm as a prohibited person and fleeing a police officer. The court found sufficient evidence to support the convictions.

Com. v. Hill, R. - Affirmation of Sentence

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania affirmed the judgment of sentence for Rhaheam Hill, who was convicted of attempted murder, aggravated assault, and other charges. The court also granted counsel's petition to withdraw. The sentence includes 27-54 years of incarceration.

Com. v. Morris, D. - Appeal Dismissal Affirmed

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania affirmed the dismissal of Daniel David Morris's PCRA petition. The court denied his claim of ineffective assistance of counsel regarding a witness who could have testified about his mental health history.

Com. v. Oglesby, S. - Sentence Vacated and Remanded for Resentencing

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania vacated Shawn Oglesby's sentence, remanding the case for resentencing. The court found that the sentence imposed for a technical violation of probation was illegal due to miscalculation of prior violations under the recently amended 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 9771(c).

Com. v. Williams, R. - Appeal Dismissed, Plea Withdrawal Denied, Sentence Affirmed

The Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed the judgment of sentence for Rodkeem Eric Williams. The court dismissed his appeal, denied his request to withdraw his guilty plea, and upheld the sentence imposed for charges including persons not to possess firearms and driving with a suspended license.

Com. v. Flanders, D. - Judgment Affirmed

The Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed the judgment of sentence for Douglas A. Flanders, who was convicted of indecent assault and harassment. The court found no abuse of discretion in denying a new trial, despite the appellant's claim that his right against self-incrimination was violated by testimony regarding his pre-arrest silence.