Commonwealth v. Packard

STEVENS, J.:

¶ 1 The Commonwealth appeals from the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County’s order granting Appellee Rachel Packard’s request for pre-trial habeas corpus relief on charges of Aggravated Assault 1 and Attempted Homicide. 2 After careful consideration, we hold that the Commonwealth established prima facie cases for both charges. Accordingly, we reverse and remand.

¶ 2 On the evening of June 22, 1999, Appellee was driving her late model Acura Integra on Helen Drive in Stroud Township, Monroe County when her passenger threw a fast-food bag onto the property of Mrs. Gertrude Transue.…