Commonwealth v. Andrews

PRICE, Judge:

On August 8, 1975, the court below dismissed the criminal charges filed against the appellant on the basis that the appellant’s right to a speedy trial under Pa.R.Crim.P. 1100 had been violated. Fifty-two days later, on September 29, 1975, the court below rescinded its previous order and reinstated the criminal action against the appellant. The appellant now contends that the court below exceeded its authority by reconsidering its previous order. We agree with this contention, reverse the order of September 29, 1975, and reinstate the order of August 8, 1975.

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