Commonwealth v. Rauso

FITZPATRICK, J.,

On March 30, 1991, Gennaro Rauso (hereinafter referred to as “defendant”) wa$ issued a traffic citation for violation of §1786 of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, 42 Pa.C.S §1786 (driving without proof of financial responsibility). Defendant contested the citation and was found in violation of that provision at Collingdale Regional Court. Defendant appealed to this court. Defendant failed to appear for the de novo proceeding before this court and the section 1786 violation was established. Defendant, subsequently, filed a notice of appeal necessitating this opinion.

The facts are…