Commonwealth v. Ball

OPINION BY

MUSMANNO, J.:

James Arthur Ball, III (“Ball”) appeals from the judgment of sentence entered following his conviction of driving under suspension (driving under the influence related). See 75 Pa.C.S.A. § 1543(b)(1). We reverse the judgment of sentence and direct that Ball be discharged.

The trial court set forth the relevant procedural history underlying this appeal as follows:

On January 14, 2013, Officer Justin Shutt issued a traffic citation charging [Ball] with Driving Under Suspension, Driving Under the Influence Related, 75 Pa.C.S.[A.] § 1543(b)(1). During a June 26, 2013 summary…