Due Process Cases in Pennsylvania Supreme Court

Browse 12 due process cases decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.

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Due Process Opinions from Pennsylvania Supreme Court (12)

Commonwealth v. Jenkins, B., Aplt.

PA Supreme Court: Intoxication doesn't automatically invalidate confession if rights understood

Pennsylvania Supreme Court · 2025-10-23 · Defendant Win · Impact: 45/100

Commonwealth v. Jenkins, B., Aplt., decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on October 23, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court considered whether a defendant's conf...

Rehab & Comm Provider v. DHS; Apl of: Rehab & Comm Provider

Provider Wins Due Process Hearing Before Contract Termination

Pennsylvania Supreme Court · 2025-10-23 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 65/100

Rehab & Comm Provider v. DHS; Apl of: Rehab & Comm Provider, decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on October 23, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania addr...

Toland, C. v. PBPP, Aplt.

Prisoner Not Entitled to Credit for Time Spent on Parole

Pennsylvania Supreme Court · 2025-10-06 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Toland, C. v. PBPP, Aplt., decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on October 6, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court affirmed the Commonwealth Court's decision, hol...

Commonwealth v. Lewis, A., Aplt.

Intoxication Doesn't Automatically Invalidate Miranda Waiver

Pennsylvania Supreme Court · 2025-09-25 · Defendant Win · Impact: 45/100

Commonwealth v. Lewis, A., Aplt., decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on September 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court considered whether a defendant's conf...

Commonwealth v. Jones, M. Jr.

Reasonable suspicion for traffic stop validates vehicle search

Pennsylvania Supreme Court · 2025-09-05 · Defendant Win · Impact: 45/100

Commonwealth v. Jones, M. Jr., decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on September 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Commonwealth appealed the suppression of evidence obtained from a wa...

Commonwealth v. Richards, J., Aplt.

Intoxication Doesn't Automatically Invalidate Confession if Rights Understood

Pennsylvania Supreme Court · 2025-08-19 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100

Commonwealth v. Richards, J., Aplt., decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on August 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court considered whether a defendant's conf...

In the Matter of: Ian S. Pulz

Father's inability to pay child support arrears not proven, contempt affirmed

Pennsylvania Supreme Court · 2025-08-19 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

In the Matter of: Ian S. Pulz, decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on August 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court considered whether a father, Ian S. Pulz, c...

In the Matter of: Anthony C. Cappuccio

PA Supreme Court Denies Ineffective Assistance Claim

Pennsylvania Supreme Court · 2025-07-02 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

In the Matter of: Anthony C. Cappuccio, decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on July 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court affirmed the Superior Court's decisio...

Commonwealth v. Scheppard, J.

Confession Inadmissible After Invocation of Silence Right

Pennsylvania Supreme Court · 2025-06-24 · Reversed · Impact: 75/100

Commonwealth v. Scheppard, J., decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on June 24, 2025, resulted in a reversed outcome. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court addressed whether a defendant's confession, obtain...

Commonwealth v. Muhammad, R., Aplt.

Intoxication Doesn't Automatically Invalidate Confession if Rights Understood

Pennsylvania Supreme Court · 2025-05-30 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100

Commonwealth v. Muhammad, R., Aplt., decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on May 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court addressed whether a defendant's confessi...

Commonwealth v. Foster, K., Aplt.

Reasonable Suspicion for Vehicle Stop Affirmed Despite Anonymous Tip

Pennsylvania Supreme Court · 2025-03-20 · Defendant Win · Impact: 60/100

Commonwealth v. Foster, K., Aplt., decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on March 20, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Commonwealth appealed the suppression of evidence obtained from a w...

Commonwealth v. Koehler, J., Aplt.

Intoxication Doesn't Automatically Invalidate Confession if Rights Understood

Pennsylvania Supreme Court · 2025-02-19 · Defendant Win · Impact: 40/100

Commonwealth v. Koehler, J., Aplt., decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on February 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court considered whether a defendant's con...

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Q: How many due process cases has Pennsylvania Supreme Court decided?

CaseLawBrief currently tracks 12 due process cases from Pennsylvania Supreme Court. This number is updated as new opinions are published.

Q: What types of outcomes occur in due process cases at Pennsylvania Supreme Court?

Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 10, Plaintiff Win: 1, Reversed: 1.

Q: Where can I find plain English summaries of due process rulings from Pennsylvania Supreme Court?

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