253 Pa. Super. 209 - Commonwealth v. Washer’s Empirical Analysis
1978
Citation profile
9
cited by 9 later decisions
1
states following
May 1983
most recently cited
9 state decisions
Relationships
Relies on Commonwealth v. Ingram · Commonwealth Ex Rel. West v. Rundle · Commonwealth v. Williams · Commonwealth v. Willis · Commonwealth v. MacK
Most-quoted passages
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“JURY TRIAL. You have the right to be tried by a jury of twelve citizens of the county. To be valid, a verdict must be unanimous, i.e. each juror must agree with the verdict. A panel of prospective jurors will come into the Courthouse at the time of the trial. You will be permitted to help select from the panel the twelve who will try your case. A list of the jurors for each session of court is posted before the session in the office of the Clerk of the Courts. You may obtain a copy of that list from the Clerk so that you can go over it and familiarize yourself with the names and addresses of the persons on that list.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage“(1) Does the defendant understand the nature of the charges to which he is pleading guilty? (2) Is there a factual basis for the plea? (3) Does the defendant understand that he has the right to trial by jury? (4) Does the defendant understand that he is presumed innocent until he is found guilty? (5) Is the defendant aware of the permissible range of sentences and/or fines for the offenses charged? (6) Is the defendant aware that the judge is not bound by the terms of any plea agreement tendered unless the judge accepts such agreement?”
1 later decision quote this exact passage““These essential ingredients, basic to the concept of a jury trial, are the requirements that the jury be chosen from members of the community (a jury of one’s peers), that the verdict be unanimous, and that the accused be allowed to participate in the selection of the jury panel.” Commonwealth v. Williams, 454 Pa. 368, 373 , 312 A.2d 597, 600 (1973).”
1 later decision quote this exact passage
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