Commonwealth v. Joki

HESTER, Judge:

This is an appeal from an Order entered by the Court of Common Pleas of Washington County on June 15, 1982. Appellant, Russell W. Joki, was convicted of violating a zoning ordinance of Union Township, which required that a conditional use permit be obtained for purposes of coal extraction. A fine of $300.00 dollars was imposed. Following the denial of post-verdict motions, appellant perfected this appeal. 1

Appellant contends the complaints were improperly instituted in the lower court. The zoning officer filed five criminal complaints pursuant to Pa.R.Crim.P. 51 A(4), which…