This is without a doubt the first time in my life this has happened! I just checked the mailbox and found a letter with a return address from the JP court in Pearsall. I was expecting to find a court date inside. INSTEAD I found something a bit different! Now, I got back from Mexico in plenty of time to call and speak to the JP's court and arrange all the trials. I called before the date listed and explained to the JP where I was at and told her what I was needing...a jury trial. She instructed me to put it on the form and mail it to her. I did. I went by the post office and filled out the paperwork she asked for and put it in the mail. Instead of just dropping a stamp on it, I paid the extra expense for certified/return receipt. I made sure I checked "not guilty / jury trial" on the form. A few days ago, I received the return receipt indicating they received and signed for the form. Today, I found the letter in the mailbox. When I opened it, I found a "dun" for 5 and saying my case has been deferred. It went on to say if I met the criteria, the case would be dismissed. WTF? Oh, it gets better! As I continued to read the two letters, it turns out the JP has found me guilty of going 5mph over the speed limit and I was being ordered to pay 5. If I had insurance and didn't get anymore tickets, the case would be dismissed...and I'm sure I'd still be out the 5! WTF is this? Is this what our justice system consists of these days? Some ragged piece of shit on a highway to stop a bunch of people and say they're speeding....then when the people request a jury trial, a JP court sends them a letter finding them guilty before the trial? HUH? WTF? I don't believe this is how it's going to work! Stay tuned!
