Com. v. Fulmer, K. ( 2015 )


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  • J-S63028-15
    NON-PRECEDENTIAL DECISION - SEE SUPERIOR COURT I.O.P. 65.37
    COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA                     IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF
    PENNSYLVANIA
    Appellee
    v.
    KEITH E. FULMER
    Appellant                 No. 717 EDA 2015
    Appeal from the PCRA Order February 25, 2015
    In the Court of Common Pleas of Chester County
    Criminal Division at No(s): CP-15-CR-0002971-2008
    BEFORE: DONOHUE, J., MUNDY, J., and MUSMANNO, J.
    MEMORANDUM BY MUNDY, J.:                         FILED DECEMBER 29, 2015
    Appellant, Keith E. Fulmer, appeals from the order entered February
    25, 2015, dismissing his first petition filed pursuant to the Post Conviction
    Relief Act, 42 Pa.C.S.A. §§ 9541-9546 (PCRA). After careful consideration,
    we affirm based on the thorough and well-supported opinion of the
    Honorable David F. Bortner.
    The PCRA court has fully summarized the procedural history of this
    case, which we adopt and need not restate here.1         PCRA Court Opinion,
    2/25/15, at 1-2.      On appeal, Appellant raises the following issues for our
    review.
    ____________________________________________
    1
    Appellant and the PCRA court are compliant with Pennsylvania Rule of
    Appellate Procedure 1925. In its Rule 1925(a) opinion the PCRA court
    referenced its February 25, 2015 opinion that accompanied its dismissal
    order as containing its reasons for denying Appellant relief.
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    I.   Whether [the] trial court erred in dismissing
    [Appellant’s] claim that the ten year mandatory
    sentence pursuant 18 Pa. C.S.A. Section 9718(a)(1)
    was unconstitutional by ruling that his claim cannot
    be applied retroactively as this claim was not
    pending during his direct appeal?
    II.   Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
    A.     Whether appellate counsel, who also
    served as trial counsel, rendered ineffective
    assistance for failing to properly present,
    litigate, preserve, and raise on direct appeal,
    the trial court’s ruling to exclude evidence that
    the complainant, A.G., was engaged in sexual
    conduct with [Appellant’s] son as admissible to
    support the complainant’s motive to testify
    falsely regarding the alleged sexual contact
    with [Appellant].
    B.    Whether trial counsel/appellate counsel,
    rendered ineffective assistance in his handling
    of a prosecution witness for (a) failing to object
    to   the    testimony    of   the     mother    of
    complainant’s friend who stated that the
    complainant was “honest,” as an attempt to
    improperly bolster the credibility of the
    complainant (b) failing to cross-examine the
    witness    regarding    a    motive     for    the
    complainant’s accusations       and (c) trial
    counsel’s failure to cross-examine the witness
    regarding     her    knowledge     of     criminal
    investigation into a crime committed by the
    complainant?
    C.    Whether trial counsel/appellate counsel
    rendered ineffective assistance for failing to
    properly object to hearsay statements and/or
    raise on direct appeal several inadmissible
    hearsay statements?
    (1) Whether trial counsel/appellate
    counsel rendered ineffective assistance
    for failing to argue on appeal the
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    objection raised regarding the excited
    utterance by the complainant to her
    father regarding an alleged attempt by
    petitioner to bribe her to change her
    story?
    (2) Whether trial counsel/appellate
    counsel was ineffective for failing to raise
    on appeal the admission of hearsay
    evidence.
    D.    Whether      trial   counsel     rendered
    ineffective assistance of counsel for failing to
    request an alibi instruction after presenting
    several witnesses that provided alibi testimony
    regarding one of only two alleged sexual
    encounters with Appellant that specified a
    date, time and location?
    E.    Whether       trial   counsel       rendered
    ineffective assistance for failing to file a bill of
    particulars requiring the Commonwealth to
    establish on or around which dates/ months
    the specific charges attached[?]        Failure to
    request the specific information left too much
    speculation for the jury to consider evidence
    which covered an eight month period of time?
    F.     Whether      trial   counsel     rendered
    ineffective assistance for failing to request a
    jury instruction that the Commonwealth had to
    prove lack of consent with respect to the
    charge     of   involuntary     deviate   sexual
    intercourse?
    G.    Whether trial counsel/appellate counsel
    rendered ineffective assistance for failing to
    question the defense witnesses regarding the
    lack of veracity or truthfulness of the
    complainant?
    H.    Whether      trial  counsel     rendered
    ineffective assistance for failing to properly
    present available evidence to refute the
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    prosecutor’s    characterization   of   the
    circumstances within [Appellant’s] home at
    during [sic] the time period of the alleged
    crimes?
    III.   Newly discovered evidence
    A.   Whether a new trial is warranted based
    on the newly discovered evidence that the
    complainant had been sexually involved with
    [Appellant’s] son during the same time period
    which the Commonwealth alleges petitioner
    was sexually abusing the complainant?
    Appellant’s Brief at 8-10.
    We address these issues according to the following standards.
    Our standard of review of the denial of a PCRA
    petition is limited to examining whether the court’s
    rulings are supported by the evidence of record and
    free of legal error. This Court treats the findings of
    the PCRA court with deference if the record supports
    those findings. It is an appellant’s burden to
    persuade this Court that the PCRA court erred and
    that relief is due.
    Commonwealth v. Feliciano, 
    69 A.3d 1270
    , 1274-1275 (Pa. Super. 2013)
    (citation omitted).
    [Our] scope of review is limited to the findings of the
    PCRA court and the evidence of record, viewed in the
    light most favorable to the prevailing party at the
    PCRA court level.      The PCRA court’s credibility
    determinations, when supported by the record, are
    binding on this Court. However, this Court applies a
    de novo standard of review to the PCRA court’s legal
    conclusions.
    Commonwealth v. Medina, 
    92 A.3d 1210
    , 1214-1215 (Pa. Super. 2014)
    (en banc) (internal quotation marks and citations omitted), appeal granted,
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    105 A.3d 658
     (Pa. 2014). Additionally, in order to be eligible for PCRA relief,
    a petitioner must plead and prove by a preponderance of the evidence that
    his conviction or sentence arose from one or more of the errors listed at 42
    Pa.C.S.A. § 9543(a)(2).   These issues must be neither previously litigated
    nor waived. Id. at § 9543(a)(3).
    When reviewing a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, we apply
    the following test, first articulated by our Supreme Court in Commonwealth
    v. Pierce, 
    527 A.2d 973
     (Pa. 1987).
    When considering such a claim, courts
    presume that counsel was effective, and place upon
    the appellant the burden of proving otherwise.
    Counsel cannot be found ineffective for failure to
    assert a baseless claim.
    To succeed on a claim that counsel was
    ineffective, Appellant must demonstrate that: (1) the
    claim is of arguable merit; (2) counsel had no
    reasonable strategic basis for his or her action or
    inaction; and (3) counsel’s ineffectiveness prejudiced
    him.
    …
    [T]o demonstrate prejudice, appellant must
    show there is a reasonable probability that, but for
    counsel’s error, the outcome of the proceeding would
    have been different.
    Commonwealth v. Michaud, 
    70 A.3d 862
    , 867 (Pa. Super. 2013) (internal
    quotation marks and citations omitted). “Failure to establish any prong of
    the test will defeat an ineffectiveness claim.”          Commonwealth v.
    Birdsong, 
    24 A.3d 319
    , 330 (Pa. 2011).
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    After a thorough review of the record, the PCRA petition and
    proceedings, we conclude the PCRA court has comprehensively addressed
    the merits of each of Appellant’s issues and found them wanting.             We
    perceive that the PCRA court has, where appropriate, made findings of fact,
    that the record supports, to which we defer.      See Feliciano, 
    supra.
          We
    further observe that the PCRA court has accurately stated the relevant law
    and standards of proof relative to Appellant’s issues and properly applied
    them to the facts of this case. We conclude the reasoning expressed by the
    PCRA court in its February 25, 2015 opinion reflects our own.
    Specifically, as to issue II. A., we agree that Appellant failed to
    establish ineffective assistance of counsel for trial and appellate counsel’s
    purported failure to develop and preserve an issue relating to the victim’s
    alleged sexual conduct with Appellant’s son because counsel had a
    reasonable strategic reason for his conduct of the case. PCRA Court Opinion,
    2/25/15, at 4-6.
    As to issue II. B., we agree Appellant failed to establish ineffective
    assistance of counsel for trial counsel’s purported failure to object to a
    witness’ improper bolstering of victim’s credibility. Id. at 7. The comment
    was not solicited by the Commonwealth, was fleeting, and resulted in no
    undue prejudice. Id.
    As to issue II C, (1) and (2), we agree Appellant failed to establish
    ineffective assistance of counsel for trial counsel’s purported failure to object
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    to purported hearsay statements. Id. at 8-9. The statements were either
    not hearsay or subject to a hearsay exception. Id.
    As to Issue II. D., we share the PCRA court’s conclusion that Appellant
    failed to establish ineffective assistance of counsel for trial counsel’s
    purported failure to request an alibi instruction. Id. at 10-13. Appellant’s
    alibi evidence was incomplete, and the instruction was not warranted. Id.
    Accordingly, Appellant was not prejudiced.
    As to issue II. E., we are in accord with the PCRA court that Appellant
    failed to establish ineffective assistance of counsel for trial counsel’s failure
    to request a bill of particulars to require the Commonwealth to more
    specifically identify the dates of the offenses. Id. at 14-15. When a course
    of conduct against a minor victim is alleged, reasonable flexibility is afforded
    the Commonwealth, which was not abused in this case. Id.
    As to Issue II. F., we are of the same opinion as the PCRA court that
    Appellant failed to establish ineffective assistance of counsel for trial
    counsel’s failure to request a lack of consent charge where Appellant denied
    the offending contact occurred. Id. at 16.
    As to issue II. G., we agree Appellant failed to establish ineffective
    assistance of counsel for trial counsel’s failure to present witnesses attacking
    complainant’s veracity. Id. at 17. The proffered witnesses speak to specific
    instances not reputation, and their testimony would not be admissible for the
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    purpose advanced.     Additionally, Appellant has not shown how he was
    prejudiced.   Id.
    As to issue II. H., we concur that Appellant failed to establish
    ineffective assistance of counsel for trial counsel’s failure to present a
    refutation of the home circumstances at the time of the crimes. Id. at 18.
    Appellant has not developed how such testimony would have altered the
    result, hence no prejudice is shown. Id.
    As to issue III. A., we share the PCRA court’s determination that
    Appellant’s “newly discovered evidence” is merely inadmissible hearsay
    regarding a matter of credibility and does not afford PCRA relief. Id. at 18-
    20.
    Finally, as to issue I., we conclude that Appellant’s legality of
    sentencing claim based on Alleyne v. U.S., 
    133 S. Ct. 2151
     (2013) and
    Commonwealth v. Wolfe, 
    106 A.3d 800
     (Pa. Super. 2014), appeal
    granted, 
    121 A.3d 433
     (Pa. 2015), is not subject to retroactive application
    through the PCRA where Appellant’s judgment of sentence was final prior to
    the decision in Alleyne. See Commonwealth v. Riggle, 
    119 A.3d 1058
    (Pa. Super. 2015).
    Accordingly, we adopt the February 25, 2015 opinion of the Honorable
    David F. Bortner as our own for the purposes of our disposition of this
    appeal.   We conclude the PCRA court committed no error in determining
    Appellant’s numerous issues were without merit. Accordingly, we affirm the
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    PCRA court’s February 25, 2015 order dismissing Appellant’s amended PCRA
    petition.
    Order affirmed.
    Judgment Entered.
    Joseph D. Seletyn, Esq.
    Prothonotary
    Date: 12/29/2015
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    COMMONWEALTH OF\PENNSYLVANIA: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
    : CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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    : CRIMINAL ACTION - PCRA
    KEITH FULMER••                                                                    : NO. CR-2971-2008
    Nicholas J. Casenta, Esquire, Chief Deputy District Attorney for the Commonwealth
    Jerry Morano, Assistant District Attorney for the Commonwealth
    Paul J. Hetznecker, Esquire, Attorney for the Defendant
    OPINIO!i' AND. FINAL ORDER.'l'O DISMISS P.CRA PETITION
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