In re York County District Attorney's Office

OPINION BY

FREEDBERG, J.:

The York County District Attorney’s Office (“Commonwealth”) appeals from the Order entered August 4, 2009, finding that it committed contempt and imposing a $5,000.00 sanction.1 For the reasons discussed below, we reverse.

On January 8, 2009, Douglas McClain, Jr. was arrested and charged with possession with intent to deliver, possession of an offensive weapon, and driving while his operating privileges were suspended or revoked. On May 21, 2009, McClain filed an omnibus pretrial motion requesting suppression of evidence and an order from the court mandating the…