Commonwealth v. Thompson

OPINION BY

BENDER, P.J.E.:

Ollie Thompson appeals from the judgment of sentence of 5-10 years’ incarceration imposed following his conviction for possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance (PWID), 35 P.S. § 780-113(a)(30). 1 We vacate the judgment of sentence and dismiss the charges against Appellant pursuant to Pa.R.Crim.P. 600.

In December 2009, Appellant was arrested and charged with PWID and related offenses after police observed Appellant engage in an illegal narcotics transaction. In October 2011, the trial court denied Appellant’s motion to dismiss filed pursuant to Rule…