Superior Court of Pennsylvania May 13, 1991, 485 (Commonwealth v. Forman)

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United States · · · 13-05-1991

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JOHNSON, Judge.

We are asked to consider whether the corpus delicti rule, which prohibits criminal convictions based solely upon a confession of the accused, applies to proceedings involving summary offenses. We hold the rule applicable and accordingly reverse judgment of sentence and direct that the defendant be discharged.

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