Commonwealth v. Austin

HOFFMAN, Judge:

Appellant contends that trial counsel was ineffective because he: 1) failed adequately to confer with appellant; 2) decided to have appellant testify about his mental state at the time of the crime; and 3) failed to object to the charge of the court. We agree that counsel was ineffective for failing to object to the charge of the court and, therefore, reverse in part and remand for a new trial. We otherwise affirm.

*4On January 15, 1973, a jury convicted appellant of robbery,1 robbery while armed with an offensive weapon,2 robbery with one or more person or persons,3 burglary,4…