Commonwealth v. Quinlan

SPAETH, Judge:

Appellant was convicted of simple assault, terroristic threats, crimes committed with a firearm, and criminal conspiracy. 1 One of appellant’s contentions is that he was not brought to trial within 180 days as required by Rule 1100 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure. Pa.R. Crim.P. 1100(a)(2). 2 We agree and shall therefore order appellant discharged. 3

The complaint was filed on August 12, 1975. Trial was scheduled for January 14, 1976. On January 14 defense counsel requested a continuance to January 19, which was granted. On January 16 defense counsel filed a motion…