Commonwealth v. Robinson

CERCONE, President Judge:

Appellant, David Robinson, was convicted of robbery, 1 rape, 2 burglary, 3 assault, 4 and possession of an instrument of a crime. 5 Post-trial motions were argued and denied. Appellant was sentenced to a total of 42 4 /2 to 85 years in prison. The only issue we need address on this appeal is whether appellant was denied his right to a speedy trial in violation of Pa.R.Crim.P. 1100(a)(2). 6 We reverse the order of the lower court.

The criminal complaint was filed against appellant on October 26, 1974. Under Rule 1100, the Commonwealth was required to bring appellant to…