Commonwealth v. Guldin

CIRILLO, Judge:

On September 12, 1976, a criminal complaint was lodged against the appellee charging him with arson and other offenses. On February 10, 1977, at a proceeding at which appellee was not present, his then counsel attempted to waive appellee’s rights under Pennsylvania Rule of Criminal Procedure 1100. This waiver purported to extend the time of trial until May 1, 1977. Trial began on September 13, 1977, and the appellee was found guilty of all charges. New counsel was appointed for the appellee, who filed post-trial motions, and a petition to dismiss under Rule 1100. A hearing was…