Legal Opinion

Commonwealth v. Cuevas

Superior Court of Pennsylvania

Decided February 7, 2013PublishedCited by 11 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION BY

LAZARUS, J.:

Javier Cuevas appeals from the trial court’s order denying his petition, after a hearing, filed pursuant to the Post Conviction Relief Act (PCRA).1 Following a non-jury trial, Cuevas was convicted of possession with the intent to deliver,2 corrupt organizations,3 possession of drug paraphernalia,4 criminal use of a communication facility,5 dealing in unlawful activities,6 and conspiracy.7 He was sentenced to serve an aggregate term of 15-30 years in prison, followed by 20 years of probation. Cuevas’ convictions stem from his role in a wide-spread drug distribution…

2Cases cited11 opinions

  1. Commonwealth v. PursellSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1985
  2. Commonwealth v. SpotzSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 2012
  3. Commonwealth v. DavisSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1980
  4. Commonwealth v. WareSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1974
  5. Commonwealth v. TurzaSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1940

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3Cited by11 opinions

  1. Commonwealth v. HugginsSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 2013
  2. Commonwealth v. BullockSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 2017
  3. Com. v. Adams, G.Superior Court of Pennsylvania · 2023
  4. Com. v. Bennett, W.Superior Court of Pennsylvania · 2022
  5. Com. v. Brown, A.Superior Court of Pennsylvania · 2015

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