Commonwealth v. Paprocki

MONTEMURO, Judge:

This matter is before the court on the appeal of Richard Paprocki from the denial of his motion in arrest of judgment on the basis of Pa.R.Crim.P. 1100 (hereinafter “Rule 1100”). As with many alleged Rule 1100 violations, the procedural history of this case is long and tortuous.

Appellant was arrested on July 11, 1980, and charged with burglary, 1 theft by unlawful taking, 2 receiving stolen property, 3 and criminal conspiracy. 4

After a preliminary hearing, appellant was bound over for trial on all charges. Appellant’s first trial commenced on November 17, 1980. On that same…