Supreme Court of Pennsylvania· 1/30/1981

Commonwealth v. Murphy

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425 A.2d 352
493 Pa. 35
1981 Pa. LEXIS 604

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holding there was no Brady or other due process violation where the -9- J-S21010-21 defendant was given the information during trial and the late disclosure had no adverse effect on the defense
indicating evidence of an appellant’s statements and conduct at a time and place close to the commission of the crime for which he is charged is admissible if relevant to show a defendant’s mental state when he committed the charged crimes
indicating evidence of an appellant’s statements and conduct at a time and place close to the commission of the crime for which he is charged is admissible if relevant to show a defendant’s mental state when he committed the charged crimes
evidence not specified at time of initial request before trial court, will not be considered for first time on appeal
evidence not specified at time of initial request before trial court, will not be considered for first time on appeal
nondisclosure of eyewitness’ statement until time of trial did not deprive defendant of fair trial where no prejudice shown

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Judges: O'Brien, Roberts, Nix, Larsen, Flaherty, Kauffman

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