· 12/17/1979
Borough of Bristol v. Downs
Citations
- 48 Pa. Commw. 46
- 409 A.2d 467
- 1979 Pa. Commw. LEXIS 2286
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- permanent reduction in rank and suspension was an abuse of discretion where the offense charged was a technical violation of the officer’s official duties
- Commission had limited discretion to modify penalty imposed by Borough when all charges were not made out
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Judges: Rogers, Blatt, Craig
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