Commonwealth v. Martin

Gawthrop, P. J.,

Defendant, Arthur E. Martin, was held without bail on two *510charges of forcible rape allegedly committed upon the same victim at times about one hour apart on the same night. Upon order entered in October, 1961, on application of defense counsel, Dr. E. Lee Porter was authorized to and did examine defendant at the prison at defendant’s expense and reported thereon to the defense. Thereafter, on November 8, 1961, on petition of defendant’s mother filed under the Mental Health Act of June 12, 1951, P. L. 533, as amended, this court appointed Dr. E. Lee Porter and Dr. J. J. Kievan,…