Appellant contends that his probation violation hearing was not held as speedily as possible, as required by Pa.R. Crim.P. 1409. We agree and, therefore, reverse the lower court's order revoking probation and vacate the judgment of sentence.
On February 10, 1971, appellant pled guilty to charges of robbery and receiving stolen goods. The lower court sentenced him to five years probation...
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