Some details that may affect your answer:
-This is my second ticket within a year
-It occurred in Illinois, and I am a resident of Illinois
- It was on a five lane highway where the posted speed limit is 55, but realistically, everyone goes 70 or more.
- I was in a pack of cars that were all going about 80, and I simply got picked out.
- I felt the police officer was quite rude and curt with me.
- I am a fairly new driver who grew up overseas, and therefore was exposed to a different culture that takes a different attitude towards speeding. (this is a long shot, but maybe this angle could generate some sympathy)
I know that if the officer doesn't show up, he is violating my 6th amendment right to face my accuser, and the case will most likely be dropped.
I also heard that I can invoke my 7th amendment right to a trial by jury because the case involves more than 20 bucks. If I do this, it''ll supposedly be too expensive for the court to continue to prosecute me, and they'll drop it.
2007-03-13
16:04:30
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14 answers
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Aaron
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