Re: Donnydogood's Conundrum

["pete licht" <aloishus@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

The answer to your question will be found in the Nolo Press book "Fight your 
Ticket."  You can find these books at most large bookstores.  I am sure they 
have a website too.  If you get tickets,  this book is an invaluable 
investment.

Cheers,

Pete Licht
99 ST


>From: don draper <donnydogood@xxxxxxxx>
>Reply-To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>To: triumph digest <triumph@xxxxxxxxxx>,        Real Sprint Digest 
><RS@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Subject: Donnydogood's Conundrum
>Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2000 12:19:43 -0700
>
>
>     I have a California legal question, regarding which one of my
>more knowledgeable fellow riders might be willing to offer his
>opinion.
>
>     Some time ago, I received a citation for passing (and it was on
>Passover, of all days) over the solid double-yellow lines (Oh,... the
>shame of it all!).
>
>     The appearance date on the ticket was July 14th and I appeared at
>the courthouse on that date as promised and requested a hearing. The
>court set a date for my hearing on the afternoon of August 29th. I
>waived none of my rights.
>
>     The notice of arraignment and trial date (which I had to sign)
>specifies, among other things, my right to a speedy trial i.e. within
>45 calendar days. I just figured out that Aug. 29th is FORTY-SIX days
>after my appearance date.
>
>     My question obviously is:  Will the allowable period for my
>'right to a speedy trial' have already expired when I appear in
>court? Would it be proper for me to request a dismissal on this
>basis?
>
>     Any comments from my fellow miscreants will be welcomed.
>
>                                 donnydogood    - - - o%\o
>
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