Commonwealth v. Harris

OPINION

Appellant, William Harris, pleaded guilty to attempted burglary, criminal conspiracy and receiving stolen property. The Honorable Robert Kelly imposed a sentence totalling IIV2 to 23 months imprisonment followed by 2 years probation. No posttrial motions were filed. Timely notice of appeal was filed. We vacate judgment of sentence and remand for an evidentiary hearing.

Appellant first alleges trial counsel’s ineffectiveness for failing to challenge the defective guilty plea. Appellant bears the burden of demonstrating ineffectiveness of counsel. Commonwealth v. Miller, 494 Pa. 229, 431…