Commonwealth v. Fletcher

Opinion by

Wrigi-it, J.,

Daniel Fletcher was indicted by the Grand Jury of Philadelphia County on a charge of fornication and bastardy under Section 506 of The Penal Code. Act of June 24, 1939, P. L. 872, 18 P.S. 4506. The case involves the birth on October 3, 1961, of twin sons to Ann Barldvitch, and her assertion that Fletcher was father of the children. Following the entry of a plea of not guilty, the case was heard without a jury by Judge Benjamin W. Schwartz, who found the defendant guilty. Motions for a new trial and in arrest of judgment were denied, sentence was imposed, and this appeal…