Commonwealth v. Peterson

SCHILLER, Judge.

Appellant, Todd R. Peterson, appeals from the order entered by the Court of Common Pleas of Venango County denying his first petition for post-conviction relief, which included a request for appointment of counsel. We reverse.

FACTS:

On January 17, 1994, after failing to return from his work release, appellant was charged with Flight to Avoid Apprehension, Trial, or Punishment, 1 and Escape 2 . After negotiating a guilty plea to Flight to Avoid Apprehension, the charge of Escape was dropped. Consequently, on January 26, 1995, appellant was sentenced to twelve to twenty-four…