Commonwealth v. Perzel

OPINION BY

WECHT, J.:

John Michael Perzel appeals from the order of July 16, 2014, dismissing his first, counseled petition pursuant to the Post Conviction Relief Act (“PCRA”), 42 Pa. C.S.A. §§ 9541-16. We affirm.

In 2009, Perzel and nine others were charged following allegations of use of public funds, government staff, equipment, and facilities to pay for and to perform campaign activities. On August 31, 2011, Perzel entered a guilty plea to two counts each of restricted activities — conflict of interest, conspiracy — restricted activities— conflict of interest, and theft by failure to make…