[s-cars] speeding ticket in MA

[Mike Sylvester]

This is not a criminal offence.  It is a civil fine.
The whole concept of "guilty beyond a reasonable doubt" does not even apply to these matters.
You may be able to have an attorney present, but he can not speak on your behalf.

Mike

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brian Powell" <brian at atomicham.com>
To: <msylvester at verizon.net>
Cc: <fastscirocco_2000 at yahoo.com>; <tedebearp at yahoo.com>; <s-car-list at audifans.com>
Sent: Friday, February 27, 2004 6:31 PM
Subject: Re: [s-cars] speeding ticket in MA


> > I don't believe that MA allows attorneys to get involved with civil 
> > speeding
> > fines.
> > I've gotten my share of speeding fines in MA and fought almost every 
> > one and
> > have never heard of an attorney getting involved.
> > Unless you appeal the ticket to a hearing and attend in person, I don't
> > think you can do anything but pay the fine.
> 
> 
> I am no lawyer; however, AFAIK no locality can prevent you from having 
> legal representation (if you choose) in ANY criminal offense, whether 
> speeding or murder.  That constitution isn't just a piece of paper.  :)
> 
> Cheers,
> Brian