Commonwealth v. McReynolds

LYON, J.,

Defendant is O’Neil McReynolds who was charged in two separate indictments with the crimes of theft by deception and robbery, both charges arising out of the same criminal episode. Defendant filed a timely application to dismiss the indictments which is now before the court for determination.

The motion was filed pursuant to Pa.R.Crim.P. 1100(f) which provides, in pertinent part:

“At any time before trial, the defendant or his attorney may apply to the court for an order dismissing the charges with prejudice on the ground that this Rule has been violated.”

Defendant contends that his…