Commonwealth v. Yant

Once again we are asked to determine whether the Commonwealth has conformed to the requirements of Pa.R. Crim.P. 1100, which is designed to guarantee criminal defendants a speedy trial by imposing a 180 day limit on the time between the complaint is filed and the accused’s trial is held. Appellant Mark Yant was convicted of burglary and other charges at a trial held on October 17, 1980, and he was given a probationary sentence. He claims that the Commonwealth violated Rule 1100, and that he is entitled to discharge.

The dates relevant to this appeal are as follows:

Jan. 20, 1980 Complaint filed.