Commonwealth v. Albert

OPINION

NIX, Chief Justice.

In this appeal by allowance, appellant seeks review of the order of the Superior Court affirming the denial of his petition under the Post Conviction Hearing Act (PCHA). 1 Appellant urges this Court to grant relief, arguing that his trial counsel rendered ineffective assistance. Appellant was convicted of robbery and sentenced to three to six years imprisonment. For the reasons that follow, we reverse the Superior Court order and remand this matter for the appointment of new PCHA counsel.

The Superior Court, in an unpublished memorandum opinion, 518 Pa. 647, 544 A.2d…