Commonwealth, Aplt. v. Lear, J.

Summary

Justice Wecht dissents, arguing that the majority misinterprets Pennsylvania Rule of Criminal Procedure 600 and the Court’s recent decision in Harth. He maintains that prosecutors must always demonstrate due diligence, even when delays are labeled “court postponements” during a pandemic. Accordingly, he would affirm the Superior Court’s order requiring the Commonwealth to show such diligence.