Commonwealth v. Caden

HESTER, Judge:

On February 9, 1982, appellant was adjudged guilty of burglary in a non-jury trial by the Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County. Charges of criminal trespass, theft by unlawful taking, and criminal mischief merged into the aforesaid conviction. 1 Following the denial of post-verdict motions, appellant filed this appeal.

Three issues are raised herein: first, whether the trial court erred in denying appellant’s motion to dismiss for double jeopardy; second, whether appellant’s motion to dismiss under Rule 1100 was properly denied; and third, whether the trial court properly…