Commonwealth v. Shaffer  ·  1998-05-19  ·  Supreme Court of Pennsylvania  ·  2 pin-cites  ·  pin 493 Pa. at 65

"So long as there is no misconduct on the part of the Commonwealth in an effort to evade the fundamental speedy trial rights of an accused, Rule 1100 must be construed in a manner consistent with society's right to punish and deter crime"