Commonwealth v. Venen

BROSKY, Judge:

Appellant was charged with five (5) summary offenses, all involving the overtime parking violations in Washington, Pennsylvania. 1 All the violations occurred during 1979 and 1980. Venen admits that he was guilty of all offenses, but contends that he is prevented from paying the fines assessed against him because of the Act of Congress, June 5, 1933. 2

The Act provides:

Joint resolution to assure uniform value to the coins and currencies of the United States.

Whereas the holding of or dealing in gold affect the public interest, and are therefore subject to proper regulation and…