Strickland v. Commonwealth

MONTGOMERY, Chief Justice.

William J. Strickland, Jr., was convicted of willful murder. He was sentenced to confinement for the period of his natural life.

The question to be considered is whether the record on appeal was filed within the time prescribed by Criminal Code of Practice, § 336(4). Judgment was entered March 16, 1959. The time for filing the bill of exceptions and transcript of the evidence was extended, and they were filed July 10, 1959. The record was mailed to this Court on Saturday, September 5, 1959. Counsel for appellant admit that the record should have been filed with the…