Commonwealth v. Green

OPINION BY

BOWES, J.:

Andre Green appeals from the June 27, 2016 order denying, his PCRA petition seeking reinstatement of his appellate rights nunc pro tune. We reverse and remand for reinstatement of Appellant’s direct appellate rights. .

The facts and procedural history are as follows. On September 27, 2011, Philadelphia Police Officer Kevin Devlin and his partner observed Appellant in an area known for drug trafficking. H¿ saw Appellant bend down between the curb and a parted vehicle. As Officer Devlin and his partner approached, someone on the street alerted nearby persons to their…