¶2The record containing neither an opinion nor explanation by the lower court for its imposition of sentence, it is hereby ordered that the judgment of sentence be vacated and the case remanded for resentencing. The sentencing judge is to file, forthwith, a statement of reasons for the particular sentence imposed. See, Commonwealth v. Riggins, 474 Pa. 115, 377 A.3d 140 (1977); Commonwealth v. Martin, 466 Pa. 118, 351 A.2d 650 (1976); Commonwealth v. Kostka, 475 Pa. 85, 379 A.2d 884 (1977); Commonwealth v. Wertz, 252 Pa.Super. 584, 384 A.2d 933 (1978). Also see Pa.R.App.P. 1925.
261 Pa. Super. 540
Commonwealth v. Keesey
Superior Court of Pennsylvania
Decided November 17, 1978
Superior Court of Pennsylvania · decided 1978-11-17
Relies on Commonwealth v. Riggins · Commonwealth v. Martin · Commonwealth v. Kostka
Decided 1978-11-17