Commonwealth v. Freeman

By JUDGE WILLIAM W. SWEENEY

The defendant was tried by a jury on a charge of attempting to obtain money by false pretenses. She was convicted on December 11, 1980, and given a twelve month jail sentence and a fine of $1,000.00.

On defense motion to set aside the verdict, counsel argues that the trial court erred in not allowing certain testimony of Richard Freeman and in limiting time for closing argument. Briefs and argument on the issues have been considered.

As to the first issue, the Commonwealth introduced in rebuttal the testimony of Richard E. Freeman, the ex-husband of the defendant. On…