Supreme Court of Pennsylvania· 7/2/1973

Commonwealth v. Jones

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452 Pa. 569
308 A.2d 598
1973 Pa. LEXIS 481

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implying that involuntary manslaughter may be a permissible verdict if the facts presented by either side would support such a verdict
implying that involuntary manslaughter may be a permissible verdict if the facts presented by either side would support such a verdict
implying that involuntary manslaughter is a permissi ble verdict on a murder indictment if rational
implying that involuntary manslaughter is a permissible verdict on a murder indictment if rational
Finding arraignment not fatally defective where defendant appeared pro se, signed pauper's oath, and entered plea of not guilty where counsel was appointed shortly after arraignment and defendant's ability to present a defense· suffered no prejudice
no prejudice due to absence of counsel at arraignment

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Judges: Boberts, Brien, Eagen, Jonhs, Mandeeino, Manderino, Nix, Pomeroy

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