Commonwealth v. Martin

CAVANAUGH, Judge:

David Roy Martin was found guilty by a jury of driving under the influence of alcohol and by a judge of driving while his operating privileges were suspended. He was sentenced to 30 days imprisonment and a fine of $300.00 on the first offense, and a consecutive term of 90 days imprisonment and a $1,000.00 fine on the latter offense. He now appeals from those convictions. 1

Appellant was arrested on June 8, 1983 after his vehicle was observed traveling eastbound in the westbound lane of the Pennsylvania Turnpike by a Pennsylvania State policeman. He was charged with the above…