Commonwealth v. Gaskin
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
1Opinion of the Court
MONTEMURO, Judge:
This is an appeal from a judgment of sentence of the Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County. The questions presented are:(1) Whether the sentencing judge erred by considering improper factors during the imposition of sentencing?(2) Whether the sentencing judge failed to take into account the appellant’s financial resources and the nature of the burden that payment of a $2000.00 fine would impose, when determining the amount and method of payment of the fine?(3) Whether the sentence imposed by the sentencing judge was unduly harsh and excessive under the circumstances?
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2Cases cited6 opinions
- Commonwealth v. RigginsSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1977
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