City of Miami v. Rowland

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• recognizing that, following a trial de novo in a summary case, Pa.R.Crim.P. 720(D) precludes the filing of a post-sentence motion
• recognizing that Rule 720(D) prohibits filing of post-sentence motion following a trial de novo
• finding that the appellant’s absence was voluntary where he ignored directions printed on his court papers and reported to the wrong location
• affirming trial court’s dismissal of summary appeal where defendant ignored instructions on court papers and did not appear at correct location for hearing
• cause requires a showing “that the circumstances causing [the defendant’s] absence were beyond his control”

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