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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Miguel J. Morris
Date: 07-22-2025
Case Number: CP-36-CR-0002131-2011
Judge: Not Available
Court: Court of Common Pleas, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Plaintiff's Attorney: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Lancaster, Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with h one count each of possession with intent to deliver controlled substances, tampering with physical evidence, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
The Commonwealth charged Defendant with one count each of possession with intent to deliver controlled substances, tampering with physical evidence, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
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Legal issue Was the motion to compel and return property filed too late for the court to have jurisdiction to address it?
CRIMINAL LAW. MOTION TO COMPEL RETURN OF PROPERTY. The case addresses an appellant's appeal against the denial of a motion seeking the return of property seized during a search, which was filed over a decade after a civil forfeiture order was entered, rendering the motion untimely and beyond the court's jurisdiction to consider.
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE. ANDERS BRIEF. The court upholds the withdrawal of court-appointed counsel after determining that the appeal is frivolous under the Anders v. California framework, as counsel met procedural requirements and demonstrated that the motion for the return of property was jurisdictionally barred.
Key Phrases Non-precedential decision. Motion to compel. Return of property. Forfeiture of seized assets. Anders brief compliance.
The Commonwealth charged Defendant with one count each of possession with intent to deliver controlled substances, tampering with physical evidence, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
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Legal issue Was the motion to compel and return property filed too late for the court to have jurisdiction to address it?
CRIMINAL LAW. MOTION TO COMPEL RETURN OF PROPERTY. The case addresses an appellant's appeal against the denial of a motion seeking the return of property seized during a search, which was filed over a decade after a civil forfeiture order was entered, rendering the motion untimely and beyond the court's jurisdiction to consider.
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE. ANDERS BRIEF. The court upholds the withdrawal of court-appointed counsel after determining that the appeal is frivolous under the Anders v. California framework, as counsel met procedural requirements and demonstrated that the motion for the return of property was jurisdictionally barred.
Key Phrases Non-precedential decision. Motion to compel. Return of property. Forfeiture of seized assets. Anders brief compliance.
Outcome:
Affirmed
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Miguel J. Morris?
The outcome was: Affirmed
Which court heard Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Miguel J. Morris?
This case was heard in Court of Common Pleas, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, PA. The presiding judge was Not Available.
Who were the attorneys in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Miguel J. Morris?
Plaintiff's attorney: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Lancaster Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Miguel J. Morris decided?
This case was decided on July 22, 2025.