Commonwealth v. Santiago

Appellant contends that counsel ineffectively advised him to plead guilty to the charge of robbery because counsel failed to inform him that intoxication sufficient to negative the necessary intent constituted a defense to the charge of robbery. I agree and, therefore, would vacate the judgment of sentence and permit appellant to withdraw his plea.

*291On February 25, 1975, appellant, following counsel’s advice, pleaded guilty to charges of robbery, aggravated assault and battery, and conspiracy in the Court of Common Pleas of Northampton County. On May 19, 1975, the court sentenced appellant to…