Commonwealth v. Jones

PRICE, Judge:

Following a jury trial, appellant was found guilty of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance,1 namely heroin. Appellant’s motions for a new trial and in arrest of judgment were denied by the lower court. Appellant was sentenced to undergo imprisonment for not less than five nor more than ten years and to pay a fine of $1,000.00 and the costs of prosecution.

Appellant raises several contentions, the first of which is that he is entitled to be discharged because his right to a speedy trial under Pa.R.Crim.P. 1100(a)(2)2 was violated. Facts necessary for resolution of this issue…