McGowan v. Commonwealth, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensing

NARICK, Senior Judge.

The issue before us in tMs appeal is whether the Court of Common Pleas of Bucks County (trial court) erred by finding that H. Steven McGowan (McGowan) was not a habitual offender under Section 1542 of the VeMcle Code1 because two of his three driving under the influence of alcohol offenses (DUI’s) arose from one single act of intoxication rather than separate acts.

The Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensing (DOT) appeals an order of the trial court that sustained McGowan’s appeal of a five-year revocation of his operating privileges. We reverse.

The facts…