Commonwealth v. Sessoms

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · Decided 1987-10-07

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PAPADAKOS, Justice, concurring. I join with the majority because I understand the majority opinion to say that the Sentencing Guidelines were adopted unconstitutionally because of the lack of presentment to the Governor. I also agree with the mandate of remand for resentencing pursuant to the remaining valid provisions of the Sentencing Code. I do not view the Court's decision today as inviting or requiring a review of all…

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