Stitzer v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Judge Mencer,

Charles A. Stitzer (appellant) has appealed from the suspension of his privilege of operating a motor vehicle for refusal to take a breath test. We affirm.

The appellant was arrested by Officer McPherson of the Pennbrook Police Department (arresting officer) for driving under the influence of alcohol. The arresting officer requested that the appellant take a breath test, but he refused. As a result, his operating privilege was suspended for 6 months, pursuant to Section 1547(b) of the Vehicle Code, 75 Pa. C. S. §1547 (b). His appeal to the Court of Common Pleas of…