Commonwealth v. Hill

CAVANAUGH, Judge:

On February 21, 1978 the appellant was tried by the lower court, sitting without a jury, and convicted of aggravated assault and possessing an instrument of crime. The sole issue before us is whether the lower court improperly granted the Commonwealth’s petition for extension pursuant to Pa.R.Crim.P. 1100(c).

Rule 1100(c) provides as follows:(c) At any time prior to the expiration of the period for commencement of trial, the attorney for the Commonwealth may apply to the court for an order extending the time for commencement of trial. A copy of such application shall be served…