Commonwealth v. Nailon

STIVELY, J.,

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This matter comes before the court on post-trial motions for a new trial and in arrest of judgment. After a trial by a judge and jury, defendant Michael Lamar Nailon, was found guilty of robbery, terroristic threats, recklessly endangering another person and theft by unlawful taking or disposition. Post-trial motions were filed December 5, 1978.

Most relevant to the issues raised by the post-trial motions are the following sequence of events:

1. April 18, 1978 — Complaint filed with District Justice Robert Mull and defendant arrested.

2. April 24, 1978 — Preliminary hearing,…