| | The State of Texas vs. Chip Simmons
Tommorrow morning at 8am I embark to defend myself against an unjust accusation in courtroom #11. And below I submit my statement and video evidence that will be submitted to the jury. If you were on the jury what would you do?
Statement/Testimony: Ladies and gentlemen of the jury. I realize that I'm at a significant disadvantage here today as I'm positioned/defending myself against an expert trial prosecutor. I know that it would have been much easier simply to pay the fine and never again have to think about this ticket again. My reasons for being here today aren't to fight the system or be some kind of vigilante for unjust traffic tickets. I'm here today simply because my moral ethic will not allow me to look the honorable Judge Geeye in the eye and publicly proclaim "guilty beyond a reasonable doubt".
Arguement of the defesnse: If the city of Houston is going to fine its residents for traffic violations it must be held responsible to keep and maintain well-lit and consistent signage. And today I will submit for you videotape evidence of the intersection of Westheimer and Shepherd that I was cited for making an illegal left turn. This videotape was taken at the same time and under the same conditions as when I received the ticket. As you watch the first video you should be able to see a specially lighted sign which designates "No Left Turn". This was not the intersection I was ticket for but rather an example of a well-maintained intersection less than 2/10 of mile from Westheimer/Shepherd. The second video is the exact intersection I was cited for the illegal left turn. Please watch the second video closely and try to find the "No Left Turn" sign.
Closing Statement: IF THE SIGN AIN'T LIT YOU MUST ACQUIT!
**I GUESS YOU HAVE TO CLICK ON "VIDEOS" ON THE MENU BAR IF YOU WANT TO VIEW THEM **
UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE!!!
*** I just got back from the courtroom and Judge Geeye refused to hear my case today because he said the dockett was too busy. He then re-set my case back to the original court date on 3/28. ugh. Another month of waiting and anticipation.
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| | Posted 2/26/2007 1:49 AM - 14 comments
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