Commonwealth v. Kuzmanko

TAMILIA, Judge:

Jeffrey M. Kuzmanko appeals from the January 14, 1997 judgment of sentence imposing a life term of imprisonment. Following a January 13-14, 1997 nonjury trial, appellant was adjudged guilty of first degree murder. 1

Appellant raises the following issues on appeal:

I. Did the Commonwealth fail to meet its burden to prove that the defendant’s pre-arraignment statement and waiver of his right to remain silent was “voluntary” insofar as the statement was made seven (7) hours after the defendant’s arrest, and the Commonwealth failed to establish the delay between the arrest and…