On 11/22/2012 11:18 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
On Thu, 22 Nov 2012 17:21:43 -0600, The Daring Dufas
wrote:



I asked a cop friend what would happen if everyone who received a
traffic ticket showed up and plead "Not Guilty"? As expected, he
said the whole system would come to a screeching halt. ^_^

TDD

I was in traffic court twice when I lived in Philadelphia, but it was
over 35 years ago. The first time, there were over 100 people waiting
for their hearing. Judge walked in, bailiff did the "all rise" thing.
Judge got to his seat and asked everyone "how do you plead" and
everyone said not guilty. "Dismissed"

The usual deal is to arrange for a lower charge that is crafted to be a
fine only and plead guilty. If not unless you offer spectacular evidence
you get the fine and points.


Second trip had a crowd, but I was called for my case. As I
approached the bench the court stenographer said "with a name like
that, he should be dismissed" and I was.

My daughter had a speeding ticket in MA.. She was able to talk to
someone and it was to be taken care of. It was, except on the way to
court she was speeding and got another ticket.


I was in the local magistrates court waiting for a hearing and they
called a guy. Judge says "so Mr Smith you are here in regard to a
speeding citation?". Guy replies he is. Magistrate says "Officer Jones
isn't here so I can either reschedule the hearing or hear it now". Guy
replies he wants the hearing to proceed. Magistrate asks "how do you
plead?" Guy launches a big story "I was driving my wifes car and wasn't
used to the car and wearing heavy boots etc......"

Magistrate replies "guilty". The guy was so fixated on his story that he
didn't realize he was getting a gift. Since his accuser was not there he
simply needed to reply "not guilty".