State v. Deniz

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• holding that the entry of an order denying timely-filed post-sentence motions is a prerequisite to our exercise of our jurisdiction
• stating that “a judgment of sentence does not become final until post-sentence motions are ruled upon by the trial court or are denied by operation of law.”
• reiterating that jurisdiction cannot be conferred by mere agreement or silence of the parties where it is otherwise nonexistent
• holding appeal was premature when filed while post-sentence motion was still pending in trial court
• stating that “a judgment of sentence does not become final until post-sentence motions are ruled upon by the trial court or are denied by operation of law.”
• observing that quashing appeal was necessary due to fact one of the issues challenged the weight of the evidence, which must be first addressed by the trial judge

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