Commonwealth v. Velazco-Mena , 89 A.3d 656 ( 2014 )


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  • *657 ORDER

    PER CURIAM.

    AND NOW, this 14th day of April, 2014, the Petition for Alowance of Appeal is GRANTED, limited to the following issue as stated by Petitioner:

    Whether the trial court erred in imposing the mandatory minimum sentence pursuant to 42 Pa.C.S. 9712.1(a) over the [Petitioner’s] objection on the grounds that the firearm in question was not found “in close proximity” to the drugs found in Petitioner’s residence?

    The Superior Court’s decision affirming the imposition of a mandatory minimum sentence under Section 9712.1 is VACATED, and the matter is REMANDED to the Superior Court for further proceedings in light of Commonwealth v. Hanson, — Pa. -, 82 A.3d 1023 (2013).

Document Info

Citation Numbers: 89 A.3d 656

Filed Date: 4/14/2014

Precedential Status: Precedential

Modified Date: 10/26/2024