Fisher v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Judge Blatt,

Edward H. Fisher (appellant) was convicted on February 26, 1979 of violating the Lycoming County Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (Ordinance), a misdemeanor. He appeals to this Court from an order of the Court of Common Pleas of Lycoming County sentencing him to pay a fine of $650.00 and the costs of prosecution. He alleges that the Ordinance is unconstitutional and that his right to a speedy trial was violated.

The Ordinance in question reads in pertinent part:

9.04 SANCTIONS

Any person, partnership, or corporation who or which being the owner, or agent of the…