Commonwealth v. Sansone

Summary

The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania granted Michael L. Sansone’s petition for allowance of appeal, vacated the Superior Court’s decision, and remanded for reassessment of his ineffectiveness claim. The Court cited Commonwealth v. Maconeghy regarding the inadmissibility of expert testimony that vouches directly or indirectly for a child sexual-abuse complainant’s credibility.

Holdings

1. The Superior Court's decision was vacated, and the matter was remanded for the Superior Court to reassess Petitioner's ineffectiveness claim.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the Superior Court properly assessed Michael L. Sansone's claim of ineffective assistance of counsel in light of the admissibility of expert testimony concerning alleged child sexual abuse and improper direct or indirect vouching.

Disposition

vacated