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2013 JUN 26 Phi 12: 56
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
DANIEL C. HANAWALT, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Petitioner CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
NO. �3
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION LICENSE SUSPENSION APPEAL
BUREAU OF DRIVER LICENSING,
Respondent
LICENSE SUSPENSION APPEAL
AND NOW, comes Daniel C. Hanawalt, hereinafter Petitioner, by and through his
attorneys, Wagner& Spreha, who respectfully represent:
1. The Petitioner is an adult individual residing at 110 E. Columbia Road, Enola,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Respondent, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensing
has a mailing address of Riverfront Office Center, Third Floor, 1101 S. Front Street, Harrisburg,
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania 17104-2516.
3. On or about May 28, 2013, the petitioner received an official notice of suspension
indicating that his license would be suspended for a period of 60 days as a result of his failure to
attend a departmental hearing pursuant to §1538 of the Vehicle Code. (See Exhibit A)
4. The petitioner believes such suspension is unjust, illegal and improper.
WHEREFORE, the petitioner respectfully requests this Court schedule a hearing to
determine the propriety of the suspension outlined in Exhibit A.
Respectfully submitted,
WAGNER & SPR;EI
U65 r Esq.
Attorney ID N
Attorney for etitioner
2233 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
717-234-7051
Dated:�Q t
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Bureau of Driver Licensing
Harrisburg , PA 17123
MAY 28 , 2013
DANIEL CHARLES HANAWALT WID # 131416580732043 002
110 E COLUMBIA RD PROCESSING DATE 05/21/2013
DRIVER LICENSE # 29399808
ENOLA PA 17025 DATE OF BIRTH 06/30/1990
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
privilege . 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
Vehicle Code .
Although the law mandates that your driv'ing privilege is
under suspension even if you 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
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, 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 07/02/2013, 12: 01 a.m.
Please see the enclosed application for restoration fee
information .
EXHIBIT
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131416580732043
APPEAL
You have the right to appeal this action to the Court of
Common Pleas (Civil Division) within 30 days of the mail
date , MAY 28, 2013 , of this letter . If you file an appeal
in the County Court, the Court will give you a time-stamped
certified copy of the appeal . In order for your appeal to
be valid , you must send this time-stamped certified copy of
the appeal by certified mail to :
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Office of Chief Counsel
Third Floor , Riverfront Office Center
Harrisburg , PA 17104-2516
Sincerely,
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Janet L . Dolan , Director
Bureau of Driver Licensing
SEND FEE/LICENSE/DL-16LC/T0 : INFORMATION (8 : 00 AM TO 5 : 00 PM)
Department of Transportation IN STATE 1-800-932-4600
Bureau of Driver Licensing OUT-OF-STATE 717-412-5300
P . O . Box 68693 TDD IN STATE 1-800-228-0676
Harrisburg , PA 17106-8693 TDD OUT-OF-STATE 717-412-5380
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VERIFICATION
I hereby verify that the statements made in this document are true and
correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa.C.S. Section 4944, relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
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Date JV
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
1, Jennifer L Buchter, secretary of the lawfirm of WAGNER&SPREHA,do hereby
certify that I have served a copy of the foregoing document to the following persons by
U.S. First Class Mail the same and addressed as follows:
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Office of Chief Counsel
1101 S. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
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l.nnifer Qkchter
agner & Spreha
2233 N. Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110
717-234-7051, Attorneys for Petitioner
Dated:
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7313 JUL -1 PM 4: 04
'UMBERLANO (,'O€3NTY
PENNSYLVANIA
DANIEL C. HANAWALT, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Petitioner CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
NO
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION LICENSE SUSPENSION APPEAL
BUREAU OF DRIVER LICENSING,
Respondent
ORDER
AND NOW, this-Z,2t day of , 2013, upon consideration of the
within Petition, it is hereby ordered and decreed that a hearing be held on the o,1/7 day of
2013, at �3o o'clock in Courtroom -5- , Cumberland County
Courthouse. Notice of said hearing shall be mailed to the Department of Transportation by
Appellant's attorney at least sixty days prior to the date of the hearing.
By the Court:
J.
Distribution:
Court Administration
Prothonotary
,,-,Edward F. Spreha, Jr., Esquire, 2233 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110
,.dsennsylvania Department of Transportation, Office of Chief Counsel,
1101 South Front Street, 3`d Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17104-2516
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DANIEL C. HANAWALT, • IN THE COURT OF COMMON
Petitioner • PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY
v. .
•
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, : NO. 13-3688 CIVIL TERM
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, :
BUREAU OF DRIVER LICENSING, : DRIVER LICENSE
Respondent : SUSPENSION APPEAL
ORDER
AND NOW, this 2nd day of October, 2013, the appeal filed in the above-
captioned matter is:
REMANDED to the Department of Transportation for
correction of its records.
DISMISSED and the suspension which is the basis of this
appeal shall be REINSTATED.
SUSTAINED and the suspension which is the basis of this
appeal shall be RESCINDED.
WITHDRAWN and the suspension which is the basis of this
• appeal shall be REINSTATED.
CONTINUED and RESCHEDULED for the day of
>.. — , 2013, at _.m., in Courtroom
cz:' a Room No. of the Cumberland County Courthouse,
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Attest:
Edw rd F. Spreha, Jr., Esq., 2233 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110
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Philip M. Bricknell, Esq., PennDOT, Riverfront Office Center, Office of Chief Counsel,
3rd Floor, 1101 South Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104-2516
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