I received an illegal lane change ticket. I went to the arraignment (early) and pleaded "not-guilty", then my court date was set.
I was caught up in traffic on the way there, which cause me to be less than 5 minutes late. The docket was small that day and my case apparently was the first to be called. I asked was there anything I could do, he replied by stating I could file a motion for continuance, but the city viewed it as being over.
A month later at my new court date, I show up very very early this time. When my name is call the judge is pissed. She goes off on me for being late and waisting everyones time. I appologized profusely, addmitting it was a mistake to be 2 minutes late for court, explained that the docket was small that day, but she still was absolute in here decision. She stated that she would not summon the officer and accusing witness back, because I was late.
It just doesn't feel right that being 2 minutes late counts as guilt. Am I wrong?
2007-07-19
13:39:59
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