Commonwealth v. Geddes , 480 Pa. 533 ( 1978 )

OPINION OF THE COURT

PER CURIAM.

This is an appeal ^* from a denial, after a hearing, of relief sought by appellants under the Post Conviction Hearing Act. 19 P.S. § 1180-1 et seq. (Supp. 1978-79). Appellants have raised the following allegations:

(1) trial counsel was ineffective for advising appellants to plead guilty to second degree murder;

(2) there was an inadequate factual basis for the trial judge’s acceptance of appellants’ pleas;

(3) trial counsel was ineffective for failing to ensure that the guilty plea colloquy contained an on-the-record explanation of the elements of all crimes charged;

(4) appellants’ guilty pleas were induced by illegal detention, unlawful arrest, and illegally obtained statements;

(5) the trial judge improperly participated in the plea bargaining process;

(6) trial counsel was ineffective for failing to request a change of venue.

We have considered appellants’ contentions and find them to be without merit.

Affirmed.

* Jurisdiction over this appeal is based upon section 202(1) of the Appellate Court Jurisdiction Act, 17 P.S. § 211.202(1) (Supp. 1978-79), and section 11 of the Post Conviction Hearing Act, 19 P.S. § 1180-11 (Supp. 1978-79).