by tforrence | Mar 26, 2013 | Uncategorized
Although the Superior Court affirms over 80% of the time, the statistics show an increased percentage of reversals in cases argued before the assigned panel. For each of the calendar years 2007 – 2011, roughly 10% of the cases submitted on briefs resulted in...
by tforrence | Mar 25, 2013 | Uncategorized
Question: In a direct criminal appeal, can a defendant raise the issue that his trial counsel did not provide effective assistance of counsel? Answer: For now at least, the answer is generally “No.” In Commonwealth v. Grant, 813 A.2d 726 (Pa. 2002), the Supreme Court...
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