Commonwealth v. McCord

Opinion by

Parker, J.,

David J. McCord was charged in one indictment containing five counts with (1) assault and battery, (2) aggravated assault and battery, (3) operating a motor vehicle on the public highways while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, (4) violation of the Motor Code in failing to stop at the scene of an accident, and (5) involuntary manslaughter. In another indictment J. H. Waggy was charged with the same offenses. The indictments, aside from the person charged, were identical in phraseology and as to dates, persons affected, and other circumstances. Counsel for…