Congo v. Pa. Bd. of Prob. & Parole

Opinion by

Senior Judge Barbieri,

In this parole revocation appeal, we are called upon to determine whether the appeal of Petitioner, Lamont Congo, is “wholly frivolous” so as to entitle his appointed counsel leave to withdraw. Congo appealed an order of the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole (Board) that recommitted him as a convicted parole violator to serve the entire remaining balance of his unexpired term, seven years, three months, and thirteen days. It is counsels petition for leave to withdraw that is before the Court at this time.

The following facts are pertinent to our…