Commonwealth v. Donaldson

POPOVICH, Judge:

On December 16, 1980, appellant was found guilty of burglary,1 criminal trespass,2 and criminal conspiracy.3 Post-verdict motions were denied and appellant was sentenced on each charge to a period of two years probation to be served concurrently. Appellant contends on this direct appeal that his right to a speedy trial under Pennsylvania Rule of Criminal Procedure 1100 was violated. We find merit in appellant’s argument and, accordingly, reverse the judgment of sentence and order appellant discharged.

*476To respond to appellant’s contention, we must review in detail the procedural…