Commonwealth v. Fairley

POPOVICH, Judge:

Following a jury trial, appellant, Booker T. Fairley, was found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol. 1 Post-verdict motions were denied and a one year period of probation was imposed. This direct appeal followed. We affirm.

On appeal, appellant raises two issues: (1) whether his right to a speedy trial under Pa.R.Crim.P. 1100 was violated; and (2) whether the evidence was sufficient to support his conviction.

The facts pertinent to appellant’s Rule 1100 claim are as follows:

On June 30, 1978, a criminal complaint was filed against appellant charging him with driving…