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COM. v. DRUCE

796 A.2d 321 (2002)

COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, Appellee v. Thomas W. DRUCE, III, Appellant.

Superior Court of Pennsylvania.

Filed March 15, 2002.

Reargument Denied May 15, 2002.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

William H. Lamb, West Chester, for appellant.

Edward M. Marsico, Dist. Atty., Dauphin, for Com., appellee.

BEFORE: CAVANAUGH, STEVENS, and BECK, JJ.

BECK, J.:

¶ 1 In this case we decide whether a sentencing judge's comments to the press were sufficient to constitute an appearance of impropriety and so warrant the judge's recusal from the matter. In addition, we consider whether the sentencing court

abused its discretion in fashioning appellant's punishment.

I. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

¶ 2 Appellant is Thomas W. Druce, III,...

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