Commonwealth v. Wilson

Opinion by

Jacobs, J.,

Appellant was convicted of the crimes of assault and battery on a police officer, unlawfully resisting arrest and inciting to riot. The arrest upon which the charges hinge took place on Saturday night, August 29, 1964, in an area which was the scene of general public disturbance in Philadelphia. This appeal is from the sentence of the court below, after denying appellant’s motions for new trial and arrest of judgment.

The facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the Commonwealth, are as follows: Appellant was standing on a corner at about 11:30 p.m. in a group of 15 or…