Commonwealth v. Johnson

BECK, J.:

¶ 1 This case prompts our consideration of the stalking law, 18 Pa.C.S.A. § 2709, specifically, the type of conduct necessary to satisfy the “course of conduct” language in the statute. We also address the appropriate remedy for a violation of an accused’s right to be present at all stages of the proceedings against him.

¶ 2 Appellant was convicted of stalking, aggravated assault and related charges. He claims that the trial court erred in giving supplemental jury instructions outside his presence. He also claims that the evidence was insufficient to establish stalking and that the…