HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-6945JAMES P. VALLE,
Petitioner
V.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
BUREAU OF DRIVER LICENSING,
Respondent
AND NOW, comes James P. Valle,
Wagner, Spreha & McQuillan, who
1. The Petitioner is an adult individual
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. O'7 G 995
LICENSE SUSPENSION APPEAL
Petitioner, by and through his attorneys, Mancke,
epresent:
residing at 919 B Hummel Avenue, Lemoyne, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
2. Respondent, Pennsylvania
address of Riverfront Office Center, Third
of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensing has a mailing
, 1101 S. Front Street, Harrisburg, Dauphin County,
Pennsylvania 17104-2516.
3. On or about October 19, 2007, the
Department of Transportation, indicating that t
months as a result of an alleged chemical test
received an Official Notice of Suspension from the
driving privilege would be suspended for a period of 18
fusal pursuant to 75 Pa.C.S.A. §1547. (See Exhibit A).
4. Petitioner believes such
is illegal, unjust and improper for reasons which include, but
are not limited to the following:
a. There was no valid
to take a chemical test;
b. There was no valid re usal to take a chemical test;
C. Your Petitioner was no properly advised of any rights or was misled
concerning any rights and/or consequences of any alleged refusal;
d. There was no
e. There were no reasoi
operating a motor vet
f. Your Petitioner did no
license suspension; a
g. The officer who stopp(
to do so.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner respectfi
determine the propriety of the suspension outli
is, knowing and/or intelligent refusal;
able grounds to believe your Petitioner was
cle while under the influence of alcohol;
refuse in such a way that would authorize a
the Defendant's vehicle was not authorized
lly requests this Honorable Court to schedule a hearing to
ied in Exhibit A.
Respectfully submitted,
MANCKE, WAGNER, SPREHA & MCQUILLAN
Edward F. SpreWtk, EA.
Attorney ID No. 78661
Attorney for Defendant
2233 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
717-234-7051
Dated:I `. lu . 0
COMMONWEALTI
DEPARTMENT I
Bureau of 1
Mail Date:
JAMES P VALLE
9198 HUMMEL AVE
LEMOYNE PA 17043
Dear MR. VALLE:
OF PENNSYLVANIA
F TRANSPORTATION
river Licensing
ICTOBER 19, 2007
WID # 072856691086567 001
PROCESSING DATE 10/12/2007
DRIVER LICENSE # 23445107
DATE OF BIRTH 10/25/1973
This is an Official Notice off the Suspension of your Driving
Privilege as authorized by Section 1547B1II of the
Pennsylvania Vehicle Code. As a result of your violation
of Section 1547 of the Vehi le Code, CHEMICAL TEST REFUSAL,
on 09/15/2007:
¦ Your driving privilege s SUSPENDED for a period of 18
MONTH(S) effective 11/21/2007 at 12:01 a.m.
You must return all current Pennsylvania driver's licenses,
learner's permits, temporary driver's licenses (camera
cards) in your possession o or before 11/23/2007. You may
surrender these items before, 11/23/2007, for earlier-
credit; however, you may not drive after these items are
surrendered.
YOU MAY NOT RETAIN YOUR DRII
PURPOSES. However, you ma'.
identification card at any I
of 10.00. You must pre
identification (e.g., bi
passport, marriage certific
your photo identification ci
ER'S LICENSE FOR IDENTIFICATION
apply for and obtain a photo,
river License Center for a cost
;ent two (2) forms of proper
th certificate, valid U.S.
ite, etc.) in order to obtain
rd.
You will not receive credi toward serving any suspension
until we receive your lice se(s). Complete the following
steps to acknowledge this s spension.
1. Return all current Pe
learner's permits and/o
you do not have any
notarized letter stating
of your driving privilf
letter why you are ur
license. Remember: Yc
license for identificatj
items to:
nnsylvania driver's licenses,
camera cards to PennDOT. If
3f these items, send a sworn
you are aware of the suspension
ge. You must specify in your
able to return your driver's
u may not retain your driver's
on purposes. Please send these
Egl1i bI 't A
I
072856691086567
Pennsylvan ia Department of Transportation
Bureau of Driver Licensing
P.O. Box 8693
Harrisburg , PA 17106-8693
2. Upon receipt, review and acceptance of your Pennsylvania
driver's license(s), lea rner's permit(s), and/or a sworn
notarized letter, Penn OT will send you a receipt
confirming the date tha t credit began. If you do not
receive a receipt from u within 3 weeks, please contact
our office. Otherwise, you will not be given credit
toward serving this susp ension. PennDOT phone numbers
are listed at the end o this letter..
3. If you do not return all current driver license
products, we must refer this matter to the Pennsylvania
State Police for prosec ution under SECTION 1571(a)(4)
of the Pennsylvania Vehi cle Code.
PAYING THE RESTORATION FEE
You must pay a restoration fee to PennDOT to be restored
from a suspension/revocation of your driving privilege. To
pay your restoration fee, co mplete the following steps:
1. Return the enclosed App lication for Restoration. The
amount due is listed on the application.
2. Write your driver's lice nse number (listed on the first
page) on the check or money order to ensure proper
credit.
3. Follow the payment and m iling instructions on the back
of the application.
APPEAL
You have the right to appea
Common Pleas (Civil Divisio
date, OCTOBER 19, 2007, of
appeal in the County Couri
time-stamped certified copy
your appeal to be valid, yi
certified copy of the appeal
Pennsylvania Departme
Office of Chief Couns
Third Floor, Riverfro
Harrisburg, PA 17104
1 this action to the Court of
i) within 30 days of the mail
this letter. If you file an
, the Court will give you a
of the appeal. In order for
u must send this time-stamped
by certified mail to:
it of Transportation
al
it Office Center
-2516
Remember, this is an OFFICIAL NOTICE OF SUSPENSION. You
must return all current Penn ylvania driver license products
to PennDOT by 11/23/200-1
072856691086567
Sincerely,
9?A ?-- '6 go)
Janet L. Dolan, Director
Bureau of Driver Licensing
IN STATE 1-800-932 4600 TDD IN STATE 1-800-228-0676
OUT-OF-STATE 717-412 5300 TDD OUT-OF-STATE 717-412-5380
WEB SITE ADDRESS www.dmv_atate nm
*IFICATION
I hereby verify that the statements made in this document are true and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject o the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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JAMES P. VALLE,
Petitioner
V.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
BUREAU OF DRIVER LICENSING,
Respondent
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. a7 - Loci X15 l:1v i l Term
LICENSE SUSPENSION APPEAL
ORDER
AND NOW, this atbi?day of `?t"t'"aJ,{k_ 2007, upon
consideration of the within Petition,
it is hereby ordered and decreed that a hearing be held on the !? da of
y tli4??4-7 , 200 at
.3y o'clock in Courtroom , Cumberland Count Courthouse.
Notice of said hearing shall be mailed to the Department of Transportation by Petitioner's attorney at
least sixty days prior to the date of the hearing.
Distribution:
dward F. Spreha, Jr., Esquire, 2233 No
Prth Front Street, Department of Transportation, Office of Chief Counsel, PA 17110
1101 South Front Street, 3'd Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17104-2516 nsel,
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JAMES P. VALLE,
Petitioner
V.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA,:
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION,:
BUREAU OF DRIVER LICENSING,
Respondent
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 07-6945 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 13th day of February, 2008, this matter
having been called for a hearing, and upon the withdrawal of the
appeal by petitioner, James P. Valle,
By
rsagar
v"/George H. Kabusk, Esquire
For the Department of Transportation
V-'?Edward F. Spreha, Jr., Esquire
For Petitioner
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