Legal Opinion
Sentle v. Commonwealth
Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania
Decided January 14, 1980No. Appeal, No. 2098 C.D. 1978PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion by
Judge Menceb,
The sole issue before us is whether the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County erred in affirming the 6-month suspension of Jesse Sentle’s (Sentle) operating privilege for refusing to submit to a breathalyzer test, pursuant to Section 1547(b) of the Vehicle Code, 75 Pa. C.S. §1547(b).
The facts are not in dispute. Sentle was arrested on February 28, 1978, at 6:45 p.m., for driving under the influence of alcohol. He was taken to the police station at about 7 p.m. and was requested to take a breathalyzer test. Sentle refused and instead asked to see his attorney.…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Morris Motor Vehicle Operator License CaseSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1971
- In Re Withdrawal of Motor Vehicle Privileges of WeitzelCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1979
- Department of Transportation v. CannonCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1972
- Commonwealth v. O'ROURKE.Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1976
3Cited by7 opinions
- Com., Dept. of Transp. v. O'CONNELLSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1989
- Whisenhunt v. State, Department of Public Safety, Division of Motor VehiclesAlaska Supreme Court · 1987
- Miele v. CommonwealthCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1983
- Commonwealth, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Traffic Safety v. DohertyCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1985
- In re Appeal of KilcullenCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1987
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