Superior Court of Pennsylvania· 12/10/1992

Commonwealth v. Pestinikas

Citations

617 A.2d 1339
421 Pa. Super. 371
1992 Pa. Super. LEXIS 4260

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holding that evidence of consciousness of guilt is relevant to form a basis from which guilt can be inferred
holding that evidence of consciousness of guilt is relevant as a basis for an inference of guilt
recognizing that an “attempt to influence witnesses” can constitute evidence of consciousness of guilt
holding that it is well -settled that any attempt by a defendant to flee or \otherwise engage in conduct designed to avoid apprehension or prosecution\ may \form a basis from which guilt may be inferred.\
holding evidence of consciousness of guilt is relevant to form basis from which guilt can be inferred
holding “an attempt by a criminal defendant to obtain and apply political pressure for the purpose of obtaining a dismissal of charges is a relevant circumstance tending to show consciousness of guilt”

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Judges: Wieand, McEwen, Olszewski, Sole, Beck, Tamilia, Popovich, Johnson, Hudock

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