What is the name of your state? Wisconsin
I received a speeding ticket (citation) in Wisconsin on 8/9/2004. The trial date has finally been set for September 29, 2005. More than one year later. Is this a violation of my right to a speedy trial?
Here are the facts:
1. Citation issued 8/9/04 WI Statute #:346.57 (4) (B) [for speeding in 55 MPH one (20-24)]
2. "Not guilty" plea entered by registered mail 8/30/2004.
3. Pre-trial conference notice received 10/08/04.
4. "Pre-trial conference" held at District Attorney's Office on 12/20/2004. "Not guilty": plea was reconfirmed with the District Attorney in person at that conference.
5. "Court Trial" notice dated 5/03/2005 received on 5/05/2005. "Court Trial" date on this notice is September 29, 2005, more than ONE YEAR since my "not guilty" plea was entered.
To the best of my knowledge I did not waive my right to a speedy trial.
Not that it matters, but this was a speed trap. I have a Minnesota license and was driving a car with Minnestoa plates (a typical target in Wisconsin as I have come to understand). I have no problem appearing in person as I did for the "pre-trial" conference last December.
I do not know if this "citation" is covered in my right to a speedy trial. If it is, they surely have violated that right. What would be my best course of action? Should I move to dismiss this?
Thanks!
I received a speeding ticket (citation) in Wisconsin on 8/9/2004. The trial date has finally been set for September 29, 2005. More than one year later. Is this a violation of my right to a speedy trial?
Here are the facts:
1. Citation issued 8/9/04 WI Statute #:346.57 (4) (B) [for speeding in 55 MPH one (20-24)]
2. "Not guilty" plea entered by registered mail 8/30/2004.
3. Pre-trial conference notice received 10/08/04.
4. "Pre-trial conference" held at District Attorney's Office on 12/20/2004. "Not guilty": plea was reconfirmed with the District Attorney in person at that conference.
5. "Court Trial" notice dated 5/03/2005 received on 5/05/2005. "Court Trial" date on this notice is September 29, 2005, more than ONE YEAR since my "not guilty" plea was entered.
To the best of my knowledge I did not waive my right to a speedy trial.
Not that it matters, but this was a speed trap. I have a Minnesota license and was driving a car with Minnestoa plates (a typical target in Wisconsin as I have come to understand). I have no problem appearing in person as I did for the "pre-trial" conference last December.
I do not know if this "citation" is covered in my right to a speedy trial. If it is, they surely have violated that right. What would be my best course of action? Should I move to dismiss this?
Thanks!