Commonwealth v. Rivera

OPINION BY

LAZARUS, J.:

Felix David Rivera appeals from the order dismissing his amended petition under the Post Conviction Relief Act, 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 9541, et seq. After careful consideration, we reverse.

On December 8, 1995, Rivera was convicted of indecent assault of a person less than thirteen years of age 1 and was sentenced to five years’ probation. On May 15, 2000, a capias was issued for a probation violation and Rivera was committed to Lancaster County Prison. 2 On July 9, 2000, Megan’s Law II went into effect. On August 31, 2000, a probation violation hearing was held. At some point in…