Commonwealth v. Shelton

VAN der VOORT, Judge:

Appeal is taken from judgment of sentence rendered following nonjury trial, heard de novo in the Court of Common Pleas as an appeal thereto from conviction by the issuing authority in a summary proceeding. Pa.R.Crim.P. No. 67. The case was initiated by a police officer’s filing with the appropriate district justice a citation charging violation of the “Vehicle Code,” Act of 1959, Apr. 29, P.L. 58, 75 P.S. § 1028, (since rescinded and replaced). The summary offense alleged was that appellant failed to observe the posted sign and barricade giving notice to motor vehicle…