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JONMICHAEL C. DRUCKENMILLER,
Appellant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
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: NO.: 0'7 - fh
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA,:
PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION,
BUREAU OF DRIVER LICENSING,
Appellee
: LICENSE SUSPENSION APPEAL
APPRAT. FROM SnSPRNSTON OF OPRRATOR'S PRTVTT,F,GF.
AND NOW, comes the Appellant, JonMichael C. Druckenmiller, by and through his
attorneys, the Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr., LLC, respectfully avers the following:
1. Appellant resides at 222 Limekiln Road, New Cumberland, York, County,
Pennsylvania 17070.
2. The Appellant received a Notice dated December 11, 2006, that as a result of his
alleged violation of Vehicle Code Section 1547, Chemical Test Refusal, his driving privilege were
being suspended for a period of (1) one year, effective suspension date January 15,2007, at 12:01
a.m. A true and correct copy ofthe Notice is attached as Exhibit "A."
3. The Appellant submits that the police officer lacked a reasonable basis to request
Appellant to submit to a chemical test.
4. The Appellant submits that he did not intelligently and voluntarily refuse to submit
to a chemical test.
5. The Appellant submits his actions did not constitute a refusal. See Exhibit "B."
6. The Appellant actually provided a valid breath sample on (2) two occasions with a
result of .092%.
WHEREFORE, your Appellant respectfully requests your Honorable Court to schedule an
evidentiary hearing on the matter.
Respectfully submitted,
atrick F. Lauer, Jr., squire
Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr., LLC
2108 Market Street, Aztec Building
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011-4706
ID# 46430 Tel. (717) 763-1800
Date: /~~c/ 7
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JONMICHAEL C. DRUCKENMILLER,
Appellant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO.: D1" <{t,
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA,:
PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION, : LICENSE SUSPENSION APPEAL
BUREAU OF DRIVER LICENSING,
Appellee
A TTORNRV VRRTFTCA TTON
The undersigned, Patrick F. Lauer, Jr., Esquire, hereby verifies and states that:
1. He is the attorney for the Appellant, JonMichael C. Druckenmiller;
2. He is authorized to make this verification on his behalf;
3. The facts set forth in the foregoing Appeal are known to him and not necessarily to his
client;
4. The facts set forth in the foregoing Appeal are true and correct to the best of his
knowledge, information and belief;
5. He is aware that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.
C.S. 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Patrick F. Lauer, Jr., Esquire
Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr., LLC
2108 Market Street, Aztec Building
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011-4706
ID# 46430 Tel. (717) 763-1800
Date:
JONMICHAEL C. DRUCKENMILLER,
Appellant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO.:
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA,:
PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION, : LICENSE SUSPENSION APPEAL
BUREAU OF DRIVER LICENSING,
Appellee
CRRTTFTC.A TR OF SRRVTCF,
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 Camp Hill,
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, PAl 71 04
Respectfully submitted,
a 'ck F. er, Jr., Esquire
Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr., LLC
2108 Market Street, Aztec Building
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011-4706
ID#46430 Tel. (717) 763-1800
Date:
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Bureau of Driver Licensing
Mail Date: DECEMBER 11, 2006
JONMICHAEL C DRUCKENMILLER
222 LIMEKILN RD
NEW CUMBERLND PA 17070
WID. 063386117015808 001
PROCESSING DATE 12/04/2006
DRIVER LICENSE. 25062995
DATE OF BIRTH 03/29/1979
Dear MR. DRUCKENMILLER:
This is an O~~icial Notice o~ the Suspension of your Driving
Privilege as authorized by Section 1547B1I of the
Pennsylvania Vehicle Code. As a result of your violation
of Section 1547 of the Vehicle Code, CHEMICAL TEST REFUSAL,
on 11/15/2006:
· Your driving privilege is SUSPENDED ~or a period o~ 1
YEAR(S) e~~ective 01/15/2007 at 12:01 a.m.
COMPLYING WITH THIS SUSPENSION
You must return all current Pennsylvania driver's licenses,
learner's permits, temporary driver's licenses (camera
cards) in your possession on or before 01/15/2007. You may
surrender these items before, 01/15/2007, for earlier
credit; however, yoU may not drive after these items are
surrendered.
YOU MAY NOT RETAIN YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR IDENTIFICATION
PURPOSES. However, yOU may apply for and obtain a photo
identification card at any Driver License Center for a cost
of $10.00. You must present two (2) forms of proper iden-
tification (e.g., birth certificate, valid U.S. passport,
marriage certificate, etc.) in order to obtain your photo
identification card.
You will not receive credit toward serving any suspension
until we receive your' license(s). Complete the following
steps to acknowledge this suspension.
1. Return all current Pennsylvania driver's licenses,
learner's permits and/or camera cards to PennDOT. If
you do not have any of these items, send a sworn nota-
rized letter stating yOU are aware of the suspension of
your driving privilege. You must specify in your letter
why yoU are unable to return your driver's license.
Remember: You may not retain your driver's license for
identification purposes. Please send these items to:
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
063386117015808
Bureau of Driver Licensing
P.O. Box 68693
Harrisburg, PA 17106-8693
2. Upon receipt, review and acceptance of your Pennsylvania
driver's licensees), learner's permit(s), and/or a sworn
notarized letter, PennDOT will send you a receipt con-
firming the date that credit began. If yOU do not re-
ceive a receipt from us within 3 weeks, please contact
our office. Otherwise, yOU will not be given credit
toward serving this suspension. PennDOT phone numbers
are listed at the end of this letter.
3. If yOU do not return all current driver license pro-
ducts, we must refer this matter to the Pennsylvania
State Police for prosecution under SECTION 1571 (a) (4)
of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code.
PAVING THE RESTORATION FEE
Vou must pay a restoration fee to PennDOT to be restored
from a suspension/revocation of your driving privilege. To
pay your restoration fee, complete the following steps:
1. Return the enclosed Application for Restoration. The
amount due is listed on the application.
2. Write your driver's license number (listed on the first
page) on the check or money order to ensure proper
credit.
3. Follow the payment and mailing instructions on the back
of the application.
APPEAL
Vou have the right to appeal this action to the Court of
Common Pleas (Civil Division) within 30 days of the mail
date, DECEMBER 11, 2006, 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 certi-
fied 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
Remember, this is an OFFICIAL NOTICE OF SUSPENSION. Vou
must return all current Pennsylvania driver license products
to PennDOT by 01/15/2007.
063386117015808
Sincerely,
b,.e~
Janet L. Dolan, Director
Bureau of Driver Licensing
INFORMATION 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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.state.pa.us
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
c. , ui.L ~"'"
: NO.: CY1 - ?t..
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA,:
PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORT AnON,
BUREAU OF DRIVER LICENSING,
Appellee
: LICENSE SUSPENSION APPEAL
ORDFR OF COITRT
AND NOW, this --.!!..lL day of J" ?J] .
2007, upon consideration of
this APPEAL FROM SUSPENSION OF OPERA TOR'S PRIVILEGE, it is hereby Ordered that a
Hearing on the matter shall be held on .5" ~ day of ~ 2007, at
10 : ~/5 o'clock Cl.-. m. in Courtroom No. I of the Cumberland County
Courthouse.
A supersedeas is granted pursuant to Vehicle Code Section 1550(b)(1) until such time that
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;Patrick F. Lauer, Jr., Esquire, 2108 Market St., Camp Hill, PA 17011
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JOHNMICHAEL C. DRUCKENMILLER,
PETITIONER
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, :
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION,
BUREAU OF DRIVER LICENSING,
RESPONDENT
NO. 07-86
LICENSE SUSPENSION APPEAL
ORDER
AND NOW, this ~ day of
A f~ ; {
, 2007, upon
consideration of the Department's Motion to Update and Correct the Record, this Court grants
the Department's Motion to Update and Correct the Record. Accordingly, the Department is
directed to Rescind the suspension that is the subject of this appeal.
BY THE COURT
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D~TRIBUTION:
oRkorge H. Kabusk, Esquire, PennDOT, Office of Chief Counsel, Riverfront Office Center-3rd
/ Floor, 1101 South Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104-2516
v-Patrick F. Lauer, Jr, Esquire, 2108 Market Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011
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