Commonwealth v. Danks

Opinion by

Judge Palladino,

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensing (DOT) appeals an order of the Court of Common Pleas of Erie County (trial court) sustaining the appeal of Joseph W. Danks (Danks) and reinstating his operating privileges. For the reasons set forth below, we reverse.

On August 1, 1982, Danks was cited for violating section 3733 of the Vehicle Code, 75 Pa. C. S. §3733 (fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer). On August 3, 1984, two years and two days after the commission of the offense, Danks was convicted. By letter dated November 11,…