Commonwealth v. Murphy

OPINION BY

DEL SOLE, P.J.

¶ 1 Following a jury trial, Appellant James Leonard Murphy was convicted of various violations of the Wiretap Act and related crimes. He was sentenced to 12 months’ probation plus fines and costs. This direct appeal followed. We affirm.

¶ 2 The charges arose after it was discovered that Appellant had placed an illegal wiretap on his girlfriend’s telephone. On this appeal, Appellant raises the following issues.

A. WHETHER THE JUDGMENT OF SENTENCE MUST BE VACATED AND APPELLANT DISCHARGED BECAUSE HE WAS SELECTIVELY PROSECUTED IN VIOLATION OF HIS STATE AND FEDERAL…