Commonwealth v. Bright
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
1Opinion of the Court
WIEAND, Judge:
Dexter Bright has appealed from a judgment of sentence imposed following conviction in a bench trial for robbery,1 criminal conspiracy2 and simple assault.3 His sole contention is that the trial court erred when it granted the Commonwealth’s petition to extend the time for commencement of trial under Pa.R.Crim.P. 1100(c).4 Finding appellant’s *100argument to be without merit, we affirm the judgment of sentence.
Appellant was arrested on March 14, 1979, and a complaint was filed against him the following day, March 15, 1979. Pursuant to Rule 1100(a)(2),5 therefore, the run date for…
2Cases cited21 opinions
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