Commonwealth v. Murray

VAN der VOORT, Judge:

Appellant Francis J. Murray was arrested on February 8, 1977, charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor. Trial was held on June 10, 1977, but a mistrial was declared when the jury was unable to reach a verdict. The case was listed to be tried on August 1, 1977, but was not tried by Sunday, August 7, the one hundred eightieth day after filing of the complaint. On Monday, August 8, the Commonwealth filed a petition under Pa.Rule of Criminal Procedure 1100(c) for an extension of time for commencing trial. Appellee filed an answer…