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Re: Wanted: Advice on appealing traffic ticket

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From: Paul Schwartz
Date: Thu, 11 May 1995 00:00
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In article <dangD8Dty3.FDB@netcom.com>, Dan Goodin <dang@netcom.com> wrote:
>
>Some three weeks ago I got a ticket for taking a right turn at a stop 
>light with a "no turn on red" sign.  I don't deny that I made the turn on 
>right, but I believe that, given my income of below $10,000 per year, the 
>$104 is excessive.
>
>Does anyone know if I appeal for a lower fine if I'll merely get laughed 
>out of the Oakland Municipal Court?
>
>I'd appreciate hearing from people who have appealed tickets in court for 
>any advice.  Am I just wasting my time?
>
>And while I'm at it, I'd love to hear suggestions for traffic school.
>

I have successfully convinced judges to lower fines.  Go appear before 
the judge and plead poverty.
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From: capstan@netcom.com (Paul Schwartz)
Subject: Re: Wanted: Advice on appealing traffic ticket
Date: 1995/05/11
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