Invocation Of The Right To Counsel Cases in Pennsylvania Supreme Court

Browse 8 invocation of the right to counsel cases decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.

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Invocation Of The Right To Counsel Opinions from Pennsylvania Supreme Court (8)

Commonwealth v. Torner, R.

PA Supreme Court: Confession Admissible If Miranda Rights Waived Before Invoking Counsel

Pennsylvania Supreme Court · 2026-02-19 · Defendant Win · Impact: 40/100

Commonwealth v. Torner, R., decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on February 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court addressed whether a defendant's confession, ...

Commonwealth v. Malcolm, R., Aplt.

Reasonable suspicion to extend traffic stop based on officer's observations

Pennsylvania Supreme Court · 2026-02-18 · Defendant Win · Impact: 65/100

Commonwealth v. Malcolm, R., Aplt., decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on February 18, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Commonwealth appealed the suppression of evidence obtained from...

Commonwealth v. Walker, D., Aplt.

Pa. Supreme Court: Statement Admissible After Invoking Silence

Pennsylvania Supreme Court · 2026-01-28 · Defendant Win · Impact: 40/100

Commonwealth v. Walker, D., Aplt., decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on January 28, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court addressed whether a defendant's statem...

Commonwealth v. Smith, V., Aplt.

Confession Admissible After Invocation of Silence if Re-advised

Pennsylvania Supreme Court · 2025-11-19 · Defendant Win · Impact: 65/100

Commonwealth v. Smith, V., Aplt., decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on November 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court addressed whether a defendant's confes...

Commonwealth v. Smith, V., Aplt.

Confession Admissible After Invocation of Silence Right

Pennsylvania Supreme Court · 2025-11-19 · Defendant Win · Impact: 65/100

Commonwealth v. Smith, V., Aplt., decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on November 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court addressed whether a defendant's confes...

Commonwealth v. Davis, D.

PA Supreme Court: Confession after invoking silence is inadmissible

Pennsylvania Supreme Court · 2025-09-03 · Defendant Win · Impact: 75/100

Commonwealth v. Davis, D., decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on September 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court addressed whether a defendant's confession, o...

Commonwealth v. Rowe, R.

PA Supreme Court: Confession Admissible After Miranda Waiver, Before Invoking Counsel

Pennsylvania Supreme Court · 2025-08-01 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100

Commonwealth v. Rowe, R., decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on August 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court addressed whether a defendant's confession, obtai...

Commonwealth v. Moroz, R.

Confession Invalid After Invoking Right to Counsel

Pennsylvania Supreme Court · 2025-06-27 · Reversed · Impact: 75/100

Commonwealth v. Moroz, R., decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on June 27, 2025, resulted in a reversed outcome. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court addressed whether a defendant's confession, obtained a...

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Q: How many invocation of the right to counsel cases has Pennsylvania Supreme Court decided?

CaseLawBrief currently tracks 8 invocation of the right to counsel cases from Pennsylvania Supreme Court. This number is updated as new opinions are published.

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Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 7, Reversed: 1.

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