Pennsylvania | Traffic Law
6/12/03, 5:27 pm
Legal Question
Not provided Due Process in Courtroom
Received speeding ticket for 17 mph over limit. Sent in ticket requesting a hearing, pleading not guilty. Went to court today. Officer spoke with me outside informing of what he planned to say. I said nothing but followed him into the courtroom. Judge did not ask my name, did not swear me in, did not ask how I planned to plead. The judge did not speak to me and I in return was not given an opportunity to speak. The officer told the judge that ''we'' decided to pay a fine and receive reduced points. I was found guilty, fined $140 at 3:15 P.M. and told to have the money paid by 4:30 that same day. I also received 3 points on my driving record.
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