Commonwealth v. Quarles

Opinion by

Cebcone, J.,

The defendant-appellant was arrested on October 10, 1972, accused of robbing a bar in Philadelphia on September 20, 1972. He was subsequently indicted on charges of aggravated robbery, burglary and various weapons offenses. After waiving his right to trial by jury, the defendant was tried and convicted. On appeal the defendant charges that seriously prejudicial evidence was admitted during the trial, causing reversible error.

Between the time of the defendant’s arrest and his trial he had gained weight and had altered the pattern of his facial hair. The bartender…