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Donnydogood's Conundrum
- Subject: Donnydogood's Conundrum
- From: don draper <donnydogood@xxxxxxxx>
- 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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