Commonwealth v. Fisher

SHUGHART, P.J.,

— Defendant, Donald R. Fisher, was charged with recklessly endangering another person, conspiracy to commit burglary and corruption of minors.1 On September 12, 1978 defendant, represented by priváte counsel, pleaded guilty to recklessly endangering another person and the reduced charge of conspiracy to commit criminal trespass. On April 17, 1979 the court imposed sentence on these charges.

Thereafter defendant sought relief under the Post Conviction Hearing Act of January 25, 1966, P.L. 1580, 19 P.S. §1180-1 et seq. (hereinafter PCHA), alleging, inter alia, incompetent counsel.…