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HomeMy WebLinkAbout99-07302wt: a B u 3 h 2 v) t tl s G Wk. a a L w'?h k 0 i q? COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, BUREAU OF DRIVER LICENSING, Appellee V. AVERY M.STEVENS, Appellant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA LICENSE SUSPENSION APPEAL ORDER OF COURT 2 /n AND NOW, this day of Ir jg99upon consideration of this APPEAL FROM SUSPENSION OF OPERATOR'S PRIVILEGE, it is hereby ordered that a nl --2", ' at Hearing on the matter shall be held on 7 day of -_ o'clock __Zhm. in Courtroom No. 3 of the Cumberland County Courthouse. A supersedeas is granted pursuant to Vehicle Code Section 1550(b)(1) until such time that this honorable court resolves this appeal. BY THE COURT: L: 1- ??i - l j :?_ " ??:i? ( . :?_ _ .1 ? _. .. C];, c? ?-:n -' ?._ ?.' L c i a , i,; ?.r-ia.. _ C: i p :J _. COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, BUREAU OF DRIVER LICENSING, Appellee V. AVERY M.STEVENS, Appellant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO: 99- %3o.?- ew ! 7:&,- LICENSE SUSPENSION APPEAL APPEAL FROM SUSPENSION OF OPERATOR'S PRIVILEGE AND NOW comes the Appellant, Avery M. Stevens, by and through her attorney, Jeanne B. Costopoulos, Esquire, and respectfully avers the following: 1. Appellant resides at 4 E. Louther Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013. 2. Appellant received a Notice dated November 15, 1999, that, as a result of her alleged failure to attend a departmental hearing, a sanction of 60 days is being imposed as mandated by Section 1538 of the Pennsylvania Vehicle, effective suspension date December 20, 1999, at 12:01 a.m. A true and correct copy of the Notice is attached as Exhibit "A". 3. The Appellant submits that she did not receive notice of a departmental hearing and that she did not knowingly and/or intentionally fail to attend the departmental hearing. WHEREFORE, your Appellant respectfully requests your Honorable Court to schedule an evidentiary hearing on the matter. Respectfully submitted, Date: v 1 54?? Jeanq B. Costopoulos, Esquire COSTOPOULOS& WELCH 1400 North Second Street Harrisburg, PA 17102 ID# 68735 Tel. (717) 221-0900 ATTORNEY FOR APPELLANT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA OF TRANSPORTATION, BUREAU OF DRIVER LICENSING, Appellee NO: V. LICENSE SUSPENSION AVERY M. STEVENS, : APPEAL Appellant ATTORNEY VERIFICATION Undersigned counsel, Jeann6 B. Costopoulos, Esquire, hereby verifies and states that: 1. She is the attorney for Avery M. Stevens, Appellant. 2. She is authorized to make this verification on her behalf; 3. The facts set forth in the foregoing Appeal are known to her and not necessarily to her client; 4. The facts set forth in the foregoing Appeal are true and correct to the best of her knowledge, information and belief. 5. She is aware that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. BY: Date: r l Jea a B. Costopoulos, Esquire C STOPOULOS & WELCH 1400 North Second Street Harrisburg, PA 17102 ID# 68735 Tel. (717) 221-0900 ATTORNEY FOR APPELLANT Lkjt° It. `?: . fli.u. COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, BUREAU OF DRIVER LICENSING, Appellee V. AVERY M.STEVENS, Appellant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO: LICENSE SUSPENSION APPEAL CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that I am this day serving a copy of the foregoing Appeal upon the person and in the manner indicated below, which service satisfies the requirements of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, by depositing a copy of the same in the United States Mail, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, through first class certified mail, prepaid and addressed as follows: PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OFFICE OF CHIEF COUNSEL THIRD FLOOR, RIVERFRONT OFFICE CENTER HARRISBURG, PA 17104 BY: jen BCost opouloEsquire POULOS & WELCH 1400 North Second Street Harrisburg, PA 17102 ID# 68735 Tel. (717) 221-0900 ATTORNEY FOR APPELLANT Date: 11136 QC E X H I B I T A COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA ---- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Bureau of Driver Licensing ---- Harrisburg, PA 17123 ---- NOVEMBER 15, 1999 -- AVERI M STEVENS 993126506392359 002 4 E LOWTHER ST 11/08/1999 25339403 CARLISLE PA 17013 08/26/1981 Dear Motorist: Due to your failure to attend a departmental hearing, a sanction of 60 DAY(S) is imposed as mandated by Section 1538 of the Vehicle Code. In order to comply with this sanction you are required to return any current driver's license, learner's permit and/or temporary driver's license (camera card) in your possession no later than the effective date listed. If you cannot comply with the requirements stated above, you are required to submit a DL16LC Form or a sworn affidavit stating that you are aware of the sanction against your driving privi- lege. Failure to comply with this notice shall result in this Bureau referring this matter to the Pennsylvania State Police for prosecution under SECTION 1571(a)(4) of the Ve- hicle Code. Although the law mandates that your driving privilege is under suspension even if ycu do not surrender your license, Credit will not begin until all current driver's license product(s), the DL16LC Form, or a letter acknowledging your sanction is received in this Bureau. WHEN THE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES YOUR LICENSE OR ACKNOWLEDGE- MENT, WE WILL SEND YOU -A RECEIPT. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THIS RECEIPT WITHIN 15 DAYS CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY. OTHERWISE, YOU WILL NOT BE GIVEN CREDIT TOWARD SERVING THIS SANCTION. The effective date of suspension is 12/20/1999, 12:01 a.m. Please see the enclosed application for restoration fee in- formation. 993126506392359 APPEAL You have the right to appeal Common Pleas (Civil Division) date of this letter, NOVEMBER Peal in the County Court, the stamped certified copy of time-stamped certified copy of to: this action to the Court of within 30 days of the mail 15, 1999. If you file an ap- court will give you a time- the appeal. Send this the appeal by certified mail PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OFFICE OF CH.Tr.F COUMq F1. THIRD FLOOR, RIVERFRONT OFFICE CENTER 'HARRISBURG, PA. 17104-2516 Sincerely, SEND FEE/LICENSE/DL-16LC/TO: Department of Transportation Bureau of Driver Licensing P.O. Box 68693 Harrisburg, PA 17106-8693 q4" ?, aid, Rebecca L. Bickley, Director Bureau of Driver Licensing INFORMATION (7:00 IN STATE OUT-OF-STATE TOO IN STATE TOO OUT-OF-STATE AM TO 9:00 PM) 1-800-932-4600 717-391-6190 1-800-228-0676 717-391-6191 i L I i I iU cn ?j <J ? m ? i1 m ?l i V C 3 o P y a N OGY J j J ? N j r O .O V O = Vii, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, BUREAU OF DRIVER LICENSING, Appellee V. AVERY M. STEVENS, Appellant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO: 99-7302 CIVIL LICENSE SUSPENSION APPEAL PRAECIPE TO DISMISS TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Please mark the above referenced appeal withdrawn and dismissed and cancel the hearing scheduled before the Honorable George E. Hoffer on Monday, February 7, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Date: ?J Jeann6 . Costopoulos, Esquire COS OPOULOS & WELCH 1400 North Second Street Harrisburg, PA 17102 ID# 68735 Tel. (717) 221-0900 ATTORNEY FOR APPELLANT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, BUREAU OF DRIVER LICENSING, Appellee V. AVERY M.STEVENS, Appellant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO: 99-7302 CIVIL LICENSE SUSPENSION APPEAL CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that I am this day serving a copy of the foregoing Praecipe upon the person and in the manner indicated below, which service satisfies the requirements of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, by depositing a copy of the same in the United States Mail, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, through first class certified mail, prepaid and addressed as follows: GEORGE H. KABUSK, ASSISTANT COUNSEL PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OFFICE OF CHIEF COUNSEL VEHICLE & TRAFFIC LAW DIVISION THIRD FLOOR, RIVERFRONT OFFICE CENTER 1101 SOUTH FRONT STREET HARRISBURG, PA 17104-2516 Date: BY: Jeann'f B. Costopoulos, Esquire CO OPOULOS & WELCH 1400 North Second Street Harrisburg, PA 17102 ID# 68735 Tel. (717) 221-0900 ATTORNEY FOR APPELLANT