Commonwealth v. Jones

OPINION

NIX, Chief Justice.

Petitioner, appellee, after receiving a sentence imposed by the trial court of 50 to 100 years, was successful in an appeal of that judgment of sentence to the Superior Court. The Superior Court vacated the sentence imposed by the trial court and remanded the cause for resentencing. 367 Pa.Super. 648, 528 A.2d 257 (1987). The Commonwealth sought review of the Superior Court’s decision by filing a petition for allowance of appeal to this Court. On February 17, 1988, this Court granted the Commonwealth’s request. Thereafter on March 29, 1988, petitioner filed a motion…