Commonwealth v. Quarles

On September 7, 1979, a court sitting without a jury convicted appellant of aggravated assault, recklessly endangering another person, and two counts of possession of an instrument of crime. After denying post-verdict motions, the court imposed sentence, and appellant took this appeal. Appellant contends, inter alia, that counsel below was ineffective for failing to challenge in post-verdict motions alleged deficiencies in the colloquy in which he waived his right to a jury trial. We note, however, that both counsel below and present counsel were members of the Defender Association of…