Commonwealth v. Roman

HESTER, Judge:

Attorney George R. Zaiser appeals from the order entered September 9, 1987, in the Court of Common Pleas of Venango County, denying his petition to withdraw as defense counsel in the matter of Commonwealth v. Roman. We reverse.

Appellant, a Pennsylvania attorney, was hired to represent Luis R. Roman in two criminal cases — one dealing with delivery of cocaine, the other with possession with intent to deliver cocaine, possession of cocaine, and possession of a small amount of marijuana. Appellant and Roman entered into a fee arrangement which provided that in the event Roman…