Joinder Flashcards
1
Q
two or more offenses may be
A
joined if they are based on the same or common scheme plan, but court may order seperate if justice requires
2
Q
two or more ds tried together
A
commonwealth must move for joint trial and court must agree
3
Q
may order seperate if
A
it would prejudice d
4
Q
motion noelle presequi
A
motion to dismiss a charge w/o prejudice for good cause
5
Q
motion to strike commonwealth evidence
A
standard is that evidence is insufficeint as a matter of law to sustain a conviction
6
Q
motion to set aside verdict
A
must be made no later than 21 days after the final order of conviction
7
Q
speedy trial act
A
5 months for d in custody; 9 months for d on release
8
Q
clock starts when
A
arrest and probable cause finding at preliminary hearing
