Commonwealth v. Jorgenson

OLSZEWSKI, Judge:

In this case, appellant, arguing that he was denied his constitutional right to cross-examine and confront his accuser, requests discharge or a new trial. He also argues the evidence was insufficient to sustain his conviction for simple assault, and that the procedures used in charging him were faulty. After carefully considering the opinion of the lower court, the pertinent statutes, and the public policies at stake, we affirm the judgment of sentence.

The facts of this case are not pleasant. On September 28, 1981, state police' arrested appellant and charged him with rape,…