Commonwealth v. English

I respectfully dissent. The majority mischaracterizes Appellant’s complaint on appeal. The issue is not, as stated by the majority, whether “[Appellant] was not properly informed of the elements for which he was charged particularly the second element.” Majority Opinion at p. 460. Such a characterization of the issue focuses on the words and conduct of the trial court and the Commonwealth in informing Appellant of the nature of the charge brought against him. It does not focus, as it should, on Appellant’s understanding and acknowledgement of the charge as expressed by him on the record.

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