Commonwealth v. McFarlin

OLSZEWSKI, Judge:

This appeal challenging the discretionary aspects of appellant’s sentence requires us to determine whether 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 9781(b) violates the right of appeal guaranteed by Article V, Section 9 of the Pennsylvania Constitution. We have reviewed appellant’s Rule 2119(f) statement and find that it does not raise a substantial question as to the appropriateness of the sentence imposed. Further, we hold that § 9781(b) is a reasonable regulation upon the right to appeal, and so does not violate the Pennsylvania Constitution. We affirm judgment of sentence.

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