Commonwealth v. Harry Galendez 2009 PA Super 185 (9/16/2009)
Topic: Defendant’s Right to be Present – Parole and Probation Searches
Summary:
- The defendant and his counsel have the right to be present at every crucial stage of the trial process, including the issuing of probationary conditions.
- Searches made as a condition of parole or probation must be supported by reasonable suspicion. Additionally, the trial court may not make any parole or probation conditions for any sentence that would subject the defendant to the supervision of the State Board of Probation and Parole.