Commonwealth v. Gibson

PRICE, Judge:

The appellant contends that his right to a speedy trial under Pa.R.Crim.P. 1100 has been violated. We disagree and affirm the judgment of sentence.

On December 16,1974, a criminal complaint was filed against the appellant charging him with burglary, robbery, and other related offenses. On May 15, 1975, the Commonwealth applied for an extension of time for trial alleging that it would be unable, despite its due diligence, to bring the appellant to trial within 180 days from the filing of the criminal complaint against him as required by Pa.R.Crim.P. 1100(a)(2).1 On June 20, 1975,…