Commonwealth v. Alger

ROWLEY, J.,

Although he is represented by counsel, defendant has filed a document, obviously prepared by himself, which he has *687entitled “Affidavit In Support of Motion for Dismissal of Indictment — Failure to Bring Defendant to Trial Next Term.” 1 Defendant’s “Affidavit” was filed in the office of the clerk of courts on December 28, 1970. A rule was issued on the Commonwealth to show cause why the motion should not be granted. On January 15, 1971, the District Attorney of Beaver County filed an answer to defendant’s “Affidavit.” On January 25, 1971, defendant’s counsel and an assistant…