Commonwealth v. Simkins

WIEAND, Judge:

Richard D. Simkins was convicted by a jury of risking a catastrophe 1 and possession of methamphetamine, a violation of the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act. 2 Post-verdict motions were denied, and Simkins was sentenced to concurrent terms of imprisonment for not less than three nor more than twenty-three months. On appeal, he contends (1) that the evidence was insufficient to sustain the conviction for risking a catastrophe; (2) that the trial court erred in granting a Commonwealth request to extend the time for commencing trial; (3) that the trial court…