Commonwealth v. Allen

SPAETH, Judge:

This is an appeal from an order denying appellant’s petition to withdraw a plea of guilty.

On September 25, 1975, appellant, represented by an attorney from the Public Defender’s Office, pleaded guilty to a nine count indictment charging him with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance,1 delivery of a controlled substance,2 and possession of a controlled substance.3 Appellant filed neither post-verdict motions nor a direct appeal.

On February 11, 1976, appellant filed a petition under the Post Conviction Hearing Act,4 alleging:(1) Ineffective Assistance of…