Commonwealth v. Hackett

Opinion by

Hoffman, J.,

Appellant pleaded guilty to indictments charging him with burglary, larceny, receiving stolen goods, and conspiracy to commit these offenses. The trial judge conducted an extensive colloquy with appellant with regard to his plea. Following sentence, appellant took no appeal therefrom.

Appellant filed a Post Conviction Hearing Act petition, alleging only that he was denied his right of appeal, without indicating what grounds he would pursue on appeal. After argument by counsel, but without hearing appellant, the court denied the petition.

Appellant’s right to appeal should…