Commonwealth v. Chapman

After a jury trial on February 10, 1975, appellant was convicted of attempted burglary1 and loitering and prowling at night time.2 Post-trial motions for a new trial and in arrest of judgment were denied, and appellant was sentenced to a term of imprisonment totaling a minimum of five years and a maximum of ten years.

On appeal, appellant contends that he was denied his right to a speedy trial under Pa.R.Crim.P. 1100(a)(1),3 and that as a result, he should be discharged. I agree with appellant’s contention, and therefore respectfully dissent.

The facts pertinent to our consideration of…