Commonwealth v. Morgan

OPINION OF THE COURT

NIX, Justice.

Prior to trial on the instant charges appellant sought a dismissal of the indictment contending that the Common wealth had not met its obligation in bringing the matter to trial within the time required by Pa. Rule of Crim. Procedure 1100. The motion to dismiss was denied and a non-jury trial followed in which appellant was found guilty of receiving stolen property. The Rule 1100 question was raised again in post-verdict motions and before the Superior Court and on each occasion the question was decided against appellant. We granted review. 1

Since the written…