Commonwealth v. Haddad

PRICE, Judge:

Following a jury trial, the appellants were jointly found guilty of various criminal actions. Timely post-verdict motions were denied, and the appellants were sentenced. The appellants now contend, inter alia, that they were denied their right to a speedy trial under Pa.R.Crim.P. 1100. We are constrained to agree with the appellants’ contention.

On June 27, 1975, criminal complaints were filed against the appellants charging them with various offenses. Under the mandate of Pa.R.Crim.P. 1100(a)(2), 1 the Commonwealth had 180 days, or until December 24, 1975, to bring the appellants…