Ledbetter v. Commonwealth

The petitioner, Oscar L. Ledbetter, Jr., appeals from the denial by a single justice of this court of his petitions seeking credit for time spent in custody *1008while awaiting trial on certain criminal charges, and for a variety of other relief. We affirm.

While on probation for an assault and battery conviction in the District Court, Ledbetter was arrested, arraigned, and subsequently indicted on various drug charges. His probation was revoked based on those pending charges, and he was ordered to serve the suspended portion of his assault and battery sentence. He was given credit on the District…