Commonwealth v. Valentin

JOHNSON, J.:

¶ 1 Manuel Valentin appeals from the judgment of sentence following his conviction for possession of a controlled substance. 35 P.S. § 780-113(a)(16). Valentin argues that he was detained without probable cause or reasonable suspicion and that he was illegally frisked. After study, we conclude that all of Valentin’s claims lack merit. Thus, we affirm the judgment of sentence.

¶ 2 The facts of this case, as determined by the suppression hearing judge, the Honorable Sheila Woods-Skipper, arise out of a drug sale made in the 2700 block of Hope Street in Philadelphia (2700 block). On…