Commonwealth v. Garrison

SPAETH, Judge:

Appellant was convicted of statutory rape (18 Pa.C. S.A. § 3122) and corruption of minors (18 Pa.C.S.A. § 3125). On appeal he argues that his right to a speedy trial under Pa.R.Crim.P. 1100 was violated and that he should therefore be discharged. 1

A criminal complaint charging appellant with rape, statutory rape, and corruption of minors was filed on August 1, 1975. 2 On August 5, 1975, appellant was arrested. On August 13, a preliminary hearing was held, and on August 28, indictments were returned against appellant. A pretrial conference was held on September 19, 1975, and the…