Commonwealth v. Wheeler

Sheely, P. J.,

— Defendant was charged before Floyd N. Hartman, justice of the peace of Franklin Township, Adams County, with operating a motor vehicle in Franklin Township at a rate of speed of 65 miles per hour in violation of subsection (6)6, sec. 1002, of The Vehicle Code of May 1,1929, P. L. 905. The information was made on July 23,1940, and, on the same date, the justice sent a copy thereof to defendant by registered mail, together with notice that “you have 10 days to arrange for a hearing, or you can mail your check for $12.25 covering fine and costs”. Defendant ignored the notice and,…