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Pennsylvania Superior Court Opinion on Parental Rights Termination

The Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed orders terminating the parental rights of K.H. and E.H. to their two minor daughters. The appeals concerned orders entered by the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, which granted petitions from the Allegheny County Office of Children, Youth and Families (CYF). The termination was based on concerns including substance abuse, homelessness, and neglect.

Com. v. Williams, G. - Criminal Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court issued an opinion in the criminal appeal of Com. v. Williams, G. The court denied the appellant's counsel's application to withdraw due to missing transcripts and remanded the case for further proceedings. The appeal concerns convictions for firearms offenses and other charges.

Parke Bank v. Spaeder, G. - Court Opinion

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania issued an opinion in Parke Bank v. Spaeder, G., concerning a construction loan and guaranty agreement. The court affirmed the lower court's grant of summary judgment for Parke Bank but reversed and remanded for a trial on damages, awarding Parke Bank $10,430,209.25.

Com. v. Rainier, H. - Pennsylvania Superior Court Non-Precedential Decision

The Pennsylvania Superior Court reversed a trial court's order suppressing evidence in the case of Commonwealth v. Rainier, H. The court found that law enforcement had reasonable suspicion to conduct an investigative detention. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

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. Dunkowski - Superior Court Opinion

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential opinion in Com. v. Dunkowski, docket number 1507 EDA 2025. While affirming the dismissal of the PCRA petition, the court granted relief on a new claim regarding the sentencing court's failure to consider RRRI eligibility, remanding for further consideration.

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.

Com. v. Francis, C. - Criminal Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court reversed a trial court's decision to exclude expert testimony from a forensic scientist in the case of Com. v. Francis. The Commonwealth argued the trial court erred in precluding the testimony regarding THC vape pen devices found during a traffic stop. The appellate court agreed, remanding the case for further proceedings.

Com. v. Dunkowski - Criminal Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed the dismissal of Albert Dunkowski's PCRA petition but remanded for the sentencing court to consider his eligibility for Recidivism Risk Reduction Incentive (RRRI) credits. The court found that Dunkowski is entitled to relief on his newly raised claim regarding RRRI eligibility.