Commonwealth v. Quackenbush

CIRILLO, Judge:

This is an appeal from an Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Dauphin County denying appellant’s Motion to Dismiss the Information charging him with two summary motor vehicle violations and a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs. Dismissal is sought on the ground that appellant is being placed in double jeopardy because he had previously pled guilty before a District Justice and paid fines for traffic violations occurring in another municipality but arising out of the same episode. The Motion was denied, and we affirm that ruling.

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