Commonwealth v. Cottman

HESTER, Judge:

This is a direct appeal from appellant’s judgment of sentence. Appellant shot the unarmed victim with a sawed-off rifle after the victim borrowed appellant’s automobile without permission. Following a non-jury trial, appellant was adjudged guilty of a variety of charges stemming from this incident. 1 Appellant raises three issues on appeal, none of which has merit. Specifically, appellant argues a violation of Pa.R.Crim.P. 1100, ineffectiveness of trial counsel for failing to obtain witnesses, and abuse of discretion by the sentencing judge. Having closely reviewed appellant’s…