Commonwealth v. Carroll

TAMILIA, Judge:

Appellant was convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol after a hearing in Philadelphia Municipal Court. He subsequently filed an appeal pro se for a trial de novo in the Common Pleas Court and was arraigned on January 3, 1986 at which time he advised the court he would have “counsel of his choice” on the scheduled trial date.

On February 4, 1986, the appellant filed a document entitled “Constructive Notice” and a “Brief in Support of Constructive Notice” which the court characterized as “attacks on our entire system of justice.” (Slip Op. 4/9/86, p. 2).

The appellant’s…