COMMONWEALTH v. MATIS


551 Pa. 220 (1998)

710 A.2d 12

COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, Appellee, v. George E. MATIS, Appellant.

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

Decided February 24, 1998.

Reargument Denied May 12, 1998.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Joseph M. Marasco, Bradford, for George E. Matis.

David M. McGlaughlin, Philadelphia, for Pennsylvania Ass'n of Criminal Defense (Amicus Curiae).

Michele D. Alfieri, Smethport, for the Com.

Before FLAHERTY, C.J., and ZAPPALA, CAPPY, CASTILLE, NIGRO, NEWMAN and SAYLOR, JJ.


OPINION

NEWMAN, Justice.

George E. Matis (Matis) appeals from an Order of the Superior Court that reversed the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of McKean County (trial court) dismissing criminal charges against him pursuant to Rule 1100 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure. We affirm the Order of the Superior Court.

FACTS

The criminal complaint alleges that on January 26, 1992, Matis operated his automobile while...

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