Commonwealth v. Bedell

OPINION BY

MUSMANNO, J.:

¶ 1 Alvin Bedell (“Bedell”) appeals from the trial court’s denial of his first Petition for relief filed pursuant to the Post Conviction Relief Act (“PCRA”). See 42 Pa. C.S.A. §§ 9541-46. We affirm.

¶2 On December 7, 2005, at a SEPTA station at Garrett Road and Lansdowne Avenue, Bedell snatched a wallet from the victim’s hand and fled. The victim was using the wallet to support a note that he was writing. Following the theft, the victim chased and caught up to Bedell who then threw the wallet back to the victim. Upon inspecting the wallet, the victim realized that Bedell…