Commonwealth v. Johnson

OPINION

CAPPY, Justice.

The issue before this Court is whether trial counsel was ineffective in failing to object, during closing argument, to the prosecutor’s characterization of appellant as a liar. We find that this claim of ineffectiveness is without merit and, therefore, affirm the order of the Superior Court. 382 Pa.Super. 643, 549 A.2d 1340.

Following a trial by jury, appellant was convicted of rape 1 and criminal conspiracy 2 . Trial counsel filed timely post-verdict motions, however, prior to any ruling thereon, appellant filed a pro se motion alleging ineffective assistance of counsel.…