Commonwealth v. Quarles

CIRILLO, Judge:

In the instant case, testimony revealed that appellant met with Ivy Crossland, the victim, on April 18, 1979, to discuss an outstanding debt. An argument ensued, appellant walked away from Mr. Crossland, then turned and approached him with a knife, approximately 12 inches in length, and proceeded to slash Mr. Crossland’s neck. Mr. Crossland, wounded, came upon a police car and requested assistance, directing the officers to appellant’s residence. The officers came upon the appellant attempting to throw away the weapon. The officers thwarted appellant’s attempt, and took…