Commonwealth v. Smillie

CERCONE, President Judge:

Appellant Robert Smillie takes this direct appeal from the judgment of sentence imposed by the Court of Common Pleas of Erie County on September 3, 1981 following his entry of guilty pleas to charges of burglary 1 and retail theft. 2 On appeal, he raises two issues for our resolution. First, appellant contends that the sentencing court did not adequately discharge its sentencing responsibilities as they are set forth in the Sentencing Code, 3 Pa.R.Crim.P. 1405(b) and supporting caselaw. Concurrently appellant charges that sentencing counsel was ineffective in failing…