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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Rex Kinter
Date: 09-20-2024
Case Number: CP=32-MD-0000223-2023
Judge: Not Available
Court: Court of Common Pleas, Indiana County, Pennsylvania
Plaintiff's Attorney: Indiana County Pennsylvania District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Rex Kinter's former romantic partner, Lynzee Pearce [(Pearce)], with whom [Appellant] shares two minor children[,] initiated [an action under the Protection from Abuse Act (PFA), 23 Pa.C.S.A. § 6101 et seq., against Appellant] on or about April 18, 2023. A temporary [PFA] order was subsequently entered into place by [the trial court]. Following a hearing, a final [PFA] order was issued on April 25, 2023. The [PFA] order [provided] that [Appellant] "[was] prohibited from have ANY CONTACT with [Pearce]." Furthermore, the [PFA] order provide[d that Appellant] "shall not contact [Pearce], either directly or indirectly ... by telephone or by any other means, including through third persons. Final PFA Order, 4/25/23, at 2.
On July 2, 2023, [Appellant] was arrested and charged with contempt for [violating an order or agreement, 23 Pa.C.S.A. § 6114(a),] following an alleged contact by [Appellant]. [Appellant] allegedly attended a custody exchange and attempted communication with [Pearce]. A [bench] trial was held on September 29, 2023, at which [Appellant] was found guilty and sentenced to a term of probation for a period of six (6) months. [Appellant filed a timely notice of appeal together with a concise statement of errors complained of on appeal].
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Commonwealth v. Kinter, 1298 WDA 2023, J-A18002-24 (Pa. Super. Ct. Sep 20, 2024)
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Rex Kinter's former romantic partner, Lynzee Pearce [(Pearce)], with whom [Appellant] shares two minor children[,] initiated [an action under the Protection from Abuse Act (PFA), 23 Pa.C.S.A. § 6101 et seq., against Appellant] on or about April 18, 2023. A temporary [PFA] order was subsequently entered into place by [the trial court]. Following a hearing, a final [PFA] order was issued on April 25, 2023. The [PFA] order [provided] that [Appellant] "[was] prohibited from have ANY CONTACT with [Pearce]." Furthermore, the [PFA] order provide[d that Appellant] "shall not contact [Pearce], either directly or indirectly ... by telephone or by any other means, including through third persons. Final PFA Order, 4/25/23, at 2.
On July 2, 2023, [Appellant] was arrested and charged with contempt for [violating an order or agreement, 23 Pa.C.S.A. § 6114(a),] following an alleged contact by [Appellant]. [Appellant] allegedly attended a custody exchange and attempted communication with [Pearce]. A [bench] trial was held on September 29, 2023, at which [Appellant] was found guilty and sentenced to a term of probation for a period of six (6) months. [Appellant filed a timely notice of appeal together with a concise statement of errors complained of on appeal].
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Commonwealth v. Kinter, 1298 WDA 2023, J-A18002-24 (Pa. Super. Ct. Sep 20, 2024)
Outcome:
Judgment of sentenced affirmed.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Rex Kinter?
The outcome was: Judgment of sentenced affirmed.
Which court heard Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Rex Kinter?
This case was heard in Court of Common Pleas, Indiana County, Pennsylvania, IN. The presiding judge was Not Available.
Who were the attorneys in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Rex Kinter?
Plaintiff's attorney: Indiana County Pennsylvania District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Indiana Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Rex Kinter decided?
This case was decided on September 20, 2024.