Commonwealth v. Postell

BROSKY, Judge:

Appellant, Alfonso Posted, was convicted by a judge sitting without a jury of robbery, aggravated assault and conspiracy. Following the denial of post-trial motions, he was sentenced to a term of imprisonment of two to five years.1 This appeal followed.

Appellant contends that the lower court erred in granting the Commonwealth’s petition, filed pursuant to Pa.R.Crim.P. 1100, to extend the time for commencement of trial. We agree and, for the reasons set forth herein, reverse the judgment of sentence and order appellant discharged.

Appellant was arrested by complaint filed on…