mikesmith9999@hotmail.com wrote:
> I got a $110 ticket for turning left during forbidden hours. I asked
> for a trial hoping that the policeman who handed me ticket would not
> show up. He did not. I was optimistic when a lady pleaded non guilty.
> The prosecuter looked around and saw there was nobody to challenge the
> plead. She said, "Case dismissed. You're free to go!". The next guy
> came in, and also pleaded non guilty. The prosecuter got upset, and
> told him, "You'll get a trial! Sit down!". The guy was about to reply
> something, but was cut off by the prosecuter who yelled, "Sit
> down!!!". The judge did not say a word...
>
> When my turn came, I was not sure anymore what to say. I felt that she
> would have told me the same thing she told the previous guy. I then
> pleaded guilty. The judge was satisfied that I would pay the half of
> the ticket, and told me I would get any demerit points. Maybe I should
> have asked the prosecuter if she would force the cop to testify if I
> pleaded non-guilty? I would have then ran the risk that she tells me,
> "Sit down! You'll have your trial!!!", and then pay the full amount
> and get the demerit points.
>
> I'm ready to get fired by you, guys... Go ahead.
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