Commonwealth v. Fryberger

Opinion by

Jacobs, J.,

This is an appeal from the loiver court’s order denying the relief requested by appellant in his PCHA1 petition. Appellant’s principal contention is that he did not knowingly and understandingly Avaive his right to file post-trial motions. Because Ave agree with appellant, we remand this case to the loAver court and permit appellant to file such motions nunc pro tunc.

The record reveals that appellant Avas charged with playfully or wantonly pointing and discharging a firearm, assault and battery (tAvo counts), rape (four counts), and adultery (four counts). Appellant’s…