I was given a speeding ticket in Middleburg Heights Ohio, plead not guilty, and the case was transferred to the Berea Municipal Court. The officer did not show for the trial today. The prosecutor indicated it was due to a broken foot and rescheduled the trial for next week. I told him I did not agree to this or waive my right to a speedy trial and requested to enter my plea not guilty. He stated I already plead not guilty at the arraignment and the only pleas he would accept were guilty, no contest; otherwise it would be rescheduled. Asked if we could work out a deal he said no.
I feel like my rights have been violated here. Can they just reschedule a trial like this? If not, would it be a violation of federal, state, or city code?
2007-07-26
08:19:01
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