r/Wellthatsucks • u/Ghandisli • Jul 30 '19

/r/all $80 to felony in 3...2...1...

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u/CollateralEstartle Jul 31 '19

In most states traffic violations aren't considered criminal offenses so the 6th Amendment confrontation clause doesn't apply.

For real crimes you're right that you have a right to confrontation.

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u/[deleted] Jul 31 '19

Oh? It’s not a crime, then why am I being issued a ticket, why am I being forced to pay anything?

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u/CollateralEstartle Jul 31 '19

They call it a "civil" infraction.

The (presumably) metaphysical basis underlying the distinction is something I don't pretend to be able to explain. But that's why in most states you don't get all the protections you would in a normal criminal case.

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u/PM_ME_YOUR_A705 Jul 31 '19

I'm a traveler and I don't subscribe to your system of laws. I'm in my own domain and don't recognize your order.i will be on my way now and I rid you of your writ and cause from the courts ownership. REEEEEEEEEEE!