Commonwealth v. Davis

Opinion by

Mr, Justice Roberts,

Appellant, Alonzo Davis, was convicted of receiving stolen goods. While several issues lurk in this appeal, *13our independent review of the record convinces us that there is insufficient evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that appellant ever “received” the merchandise in question. Accordingly, we reverse.

Initially, we note that the conduct of appellant’s self-retained counsel in this case offends the dignity of this Court and has deprived appellant of effective assistance of counsel. This case was argued on October 6, 1970. At that time, counsel for…