Commonwealth v. Jagodzinski

FORD ELLIOTT, J.:

¶ 1 In this appeal, the Commonwealth alleges trial court error in admitting John Jagodzinski (“Jagodzinski”) into the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (“ARD”) program over the Commonwealth’s objection. Finding trial court error, we are constrained to reverse. The relevant factual and procedural history of this rather novel case follows.

¶ 2 Following his arrest for driving under the influence, Jagodzinski elected to apply for ARD. An applicant for ARD in Erie County must complete an application, which includes the following question:

8. A. Have you ever been found guilty…