Nunc Pro Tunc Summary Appeals in Bucks County, PA
Did you miss the deadline to appeal a traffic ticket or summary offense in Bucks County, Pennsylvania? You may still have legal options through a Nunc Pro Tunc Appeal. At Saile & Saile LLP, Attorney Caterina Saile helps individuals fight summary convictions even after deadlines have passed—providing the late appeal help you need to protect your rights and your record.
What Is a Nunc Pro Tunc Appeal in Pennsylvania?
A Nunc Pro Tunc appeal is a special type of legal relief that allows you to file a late appeal of a summary offense—such as a traffic violation, disorderly conduct, underage drinking, or harassment—after the standard 30-day deadline.
In Pennsylvania, failing to appeal within 30 days usually means your conviction stands. But if you had extraordinary reasons for missing the deadline, a nunc pro tunc appeal can ask the court to accept your case “as if it were filed on time.”
Common Reasons to File a Nunc Pro Tunc Appeal
Courts only grant nunc pro tunc appeals when you can prove that the delay wasn’t your fault. Possible reasons include:
- Serious illness or hospitalization
- Clerical mistakes by court staff or your previous attorney
- Mailing issues or notice errors
- Incorrect advice from officials about your rights
Attorney Caterina Saile can evaluate whether your situation qualifies for a nunc pro tunc traffic ticket appeal or summary offense appeal.
The Legal Process: Nunc Pro Tunc Appeals in Bucks County
Filing a nunc pro tunc appeal in Pennsylvania involves multiple steps:
1. Case Review & Eligibility Check
Attorney Saile will personally review your case, determine your eligibility for a nunc pro tunc appeal, and advise you on your best legal path forward.
2. Petition Drafting & Filing
If eligible, your attorney will prepare and file a Petition for Leave to Appeal Nunc Pro Tunc in the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas.
3. Court Hearing & Argument
At the hearing, Attorney Saile will present legal arguments and evidence proving your delay was excusable and that you have a valid basis for appeal.
4. Appeal Reinstatement (if granted)
If the judge approves the petition, your summary appeal can proceed—and you’ll have the chance to fight the original conviction.
Types of Summary Cases We Handle
- Traffic tickets & speeding violations
- Driving with a suspended license (1543b)
- Underage drinking
- Public intoxication
- Disorderly conduct & harassment
- Retail theft (shoplifting)
If you’ve missed the deadline to appeal a summary offense or traffic violation in Bucks County, time is critical. Let Attorney Caterina Saile at Saile & Saile LLP fight to restore your rights. Call us now at 215-860-5800. Serving clients in Doylestown, Levittown, Newtown, Bensalem, Quakertown, and across Bucks County, PA.
