Commonwealth v. Cohen

OPINION OF THE COURT

NIX, Justice.

This is an appeal by the Commonwealth from a Superior Court order affirming per curiam the dismissal of the charges lodged against appellees under Pa.R.Crim.P. 1100. On April 1, 1975, criminal complaints were filed against George Holmes and Allen Cohen charging them with impersonating a public servant, conspiracy and harassment. After several continuances a preliminary hearing was held on May 21,1975 and appellees were held for action of the grand jury. On June 26,1975 appellees were indicted by the grand jury. On that same day appellees failed to appear for…