Re: 7 mo. wait for bench trial

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On 11/17/03, tammy wrote:
> I recieved a speeding ticket (20 ft past speed limit sign)
> and my appearance dat was july 9th, I appeared and the
> court had no record of me recievinga ticket- I graciously
> allowed them to make a copy of my ticket, entered a plea of
> not guilty asd the judge said she would notify me of the
> trial date. I just recieved a letter stating that a bench
> trial is set for December 3rd... that is 6 mo. from the day
> I recieved the ticket and 5 months since my appearance
> date. Do I have grounds to have it dismissed since it was
> not within 90 days? ( New York State) Also, the cop was
> shooting radar from a 30mph zone into a 55 mph zone and got
> me at 45mph (20 ft past a sign that was hidden my bushes
> and yes I took pictures of the bushes) Any help is greatly
> appreciated.

>>>> For one a radar gun is illegal to use in areas under 55
mph, for two you are allowed 500 feet after a speed sign to
ajust your speed.

Re: 7 mo. wait for bench trial, 11/26/03, by KL.

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