Commonwealth v. Kisner

EAKIN, J.:

¶ 1 Edward Arnold Kisner, charged with attempted rape, attempted involuntary deviate sexual intercourse (IDSI), indecent assault, unlawful restraint and terroristic threats, waived his right to a jury. Convicted of all charges, the judge sentenced him to six to twelve years imprisonment for attempted rape, and five years consecutive probation for attempted IDSI; no penalty was imposed for the remaining convictions. Appellant now claims trial counsel was ineffective for failing to object to an inadequate jury waiver colloquy, and contends the court illegally sentenced him for a first…