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Commonwealth v. Edwards

Citations

  • 194 A.3d 625

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  • stating that where a sentencing court is informed by a PSI, we presume it is aware of all appropriate sentencing factors and considerations
  • stating that where a trial court is informed by a PSI report, it is presumed that the court is aware of all sentencing factors and its discretion should not be disturbed
  • stating that where a trial court is informed by a PSI report, it is presumed that the court is aware of all sentencing factors and its discretion should not be disturbed
  • concluding “that police acted reasonably and pursuant to the community caretaking doctrine when observing [Edwards] limping, with a bloody leg, at 1:20 a.m., in that they approached and offered [Edwards] medical assistance”
  • concluding “that police acted reasonably and pursuant to the community caretaking doctrine when observing [Edwards] limping, with a bloody leg, at 1:20 a.m., in that they approached and offered [Edwards] medical assistance”
  • finding a substantial question for review where the defendant claimed that the trial court relied on an improper factor when imposing its sentence

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Judges: Gantman, Shogan, Platt

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