Commonwealth v. Chapman

HESTER, Judge:

This is an appeal from the judgment of sentence of the Court of Common Pleas of Erie County.

Appellant, after a jury trial, was convicted of attempted burglary and loitering and prowling at night time. Post verdict motions were denied and a jail sentence of five to ten years was imposed.

Appellant asserts that he was denied his right to a speedy trial, as mandated by Pa.R.Cr.P. 1100(a)(1), thus requiring his discharge. We disagree and therefore will affirm the judgment of sentence.

The complaint herein was filed on July 11, 1973. The case was scheduled for trial on February 21,…