Browse 5 sixth amendment right to counsel cases decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Confession Admissible After Invocation of Silence if Re-advised
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...
Statements at Bail Interview Admissible in PA Criminal Trials
In the Matter of: Benjamin Paul Brownlee, decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on September 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court addressed whether a defendant'...
PA Supreme Court: Waiver of Counsel Requires Warning of Appellate Rights Loss
In the Matter of: Benjamin Paul Brownlee, decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on September 3, 2025, resulted in a reversed outcome. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court addressed whether a defendant's wai...
Father's inability to pay child support arrears not proven, contempt affirmed
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...
PA Supreme Court: Waiver of Counsel Requires Understanding of Self-Representation Risks
In the Matter of: Anthony C. Cappuccio, decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on July 2, 2025, resulted in a reversed outcome. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court addressed whether a defendant's waiver of ...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 5 sixth amendment right to counsel cases from Pennsylvania Supreme Court. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 3, Reversed: 2.
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