What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? iowa
i got a speeding ticket and the officer was unethical so i thought i would fight it and maybe get it dropped or lowered because it was a passing speed and not my traveling speed. the ticket gave a date and time to appear in court to enter my plea or pay the fine before but when i showed up there was no court, locked door lights off. the clerk told me no court today and if i wasnt going to pay she would take it upon herself to enter a not guilty plea. can the state just skip my arainment ? i have now received a letter with a trial date.
i got a speeding ticket and the officer was unethical so i thought i would fight it and maybe get it dropped or lowered because it was a passing speed and not my traveling speed. the ticket gave a date and time to appear in court to enter my plea or pay the fine before but when i showed up there was no court, locked door lights off. the clerk told me no court today and if i wasnt going to pay she would take it upon herself to enter a not guilty plea. can the state just skip my arainment ? i have now received a letter with a trial date.