Commonwealth v. Lines

OLSZEWSKI, Judge.

This is an appeal from the judgment of sentence rendered on July 19, 1991, by the Court of Common Pleas of Bucks County. Following a jury trial on October 10, 1986, appellant was convicted of first-degree murder, receiving stolen property, and conspiracy to hinder apprehension.1 Appellant absconded from the courthouse during jury deliberations, and on October 14, 1986 a bench warrant was issued for his arrest. On October 20, 1986, while appellant remained at large, post-trial motions for new trial and in arrest of judgment were filed on appellant’s behalf. In response, the…