Commonwealth v. Anders

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• holding that discharge of defendant is appropriate for violation of 60-day sentencing rule only if defendant shows prejudice
• holding “a defendant who is sentenced in violation of [the rule’s time limit] is entitled to a discharge only where the defendant can demonstrate that the delay in sentencing prejudiced him or her”
• interpreting former Rule 1405; discharge only where the defendant can demonstrate that the delay in sentencing resulted in prejudice
• interpreting former Rule 1405, requiring that sentence be imposed within 60 days of conviction or plea
• discussing prior version of Rule 704 and stating that good cause for the delay would suffice
• discharge is appropriate remedy for violation of Rule 704 time limits, but only if the defendant can demonstrate that the delay in sentencing was prejudicial to the defense

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