Commonwealth v. Jannenga

KELLER, P.J.,

On December 6, 1988, Roy L. Jannenga, hereinafter referred to as defendant, was issued a citation for speeding by Trooper Floyd G. McGinnis. On December 14, 1988, the lower portion of the citation was returned to the office of District Justice Betty M. Keeb'augh. Defendant remitted the fine and costs, entered a plea of not guilty and requested a hearing be held. The district justice sent defendant notice of his hearing date by ordinary mail on December 15, 1988. On January 9, 1989, a trial was held in defendant’s absence; he was found guilty of speeding at 70 mph in a 55-mph…