Commonwealth v. Fetzner
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
1Opinion of the Court
HOFFMAN, Judge:
This is an appeal from the judgment of sentence for statutory rape, 1 corruption of minors, 2 interference with custody of children, 3 and impersonation of a public servant. 4 Appellant contends that (1) the trial court erred by (a) denying his motion for a mistrial, (b) denying his demurrers to the charges of statutory rape, corruption of minors, and impersonation of a public servant; (2) trial counsel was ineffective for failing to request a pre-trial competency hearing and a pre-sentencing psychiatric evaluation; and (3) the sentencing court (a) abused its discretion by…
2Cases cited29 opinions
- Strickland v. WashingtonSupreme Court of the United States · 1984
- Commonwealth v. PierceSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1987
- Commonwealth Ex Rel. Washington v. MaroneySupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1967
- Commonwealth v. RigginsSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1977
- Commonwealth v. BuehlSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1986
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3Cited by6 opinions
- Commonwealth v. BlackwellSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1994
- In the Interest of A.P.Superior Court of Pennsylvania · 1992
- Commonwealth v. WeinderSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1990
- Commonwealth v. BraxtonSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1991
- Commonwealth v. SzarkoSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1992
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