Commonwealth v. Ryan

POPOVICH, Judge:

On October 16, 1980, appellant, William F. Ryan, was found guilty of criminal attempt and criminal conspiracy for arranging a sale of methamphetamine (speed) in May, 1979. Post-trial motions were timely filed and denied. Thereafter, appellant was sentenced to a period of incarceration of three to ten years. This appeal followed. We reverse.

On appeal, appellant raises numerous allegations of error by the trial court. Because of our view of the case, we need only address appellant’s contention that his right to a speedy trial under Pa.R.Crim.P. 1100 was violated.

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