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From: ron@brl-tgr.ARPA (Ron Natalie <ron>)
Newsgroups: net.legal
Subject: Re: Wanted suggestions.
Message-ID: <10984@brl-tgr.ARPA>
Date: Thu, 23-May-85 16:38:21 EDT
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Posted: Thu May 23 16:38:21 1985
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> 
> Can anyone tell me how shall I explain my case to the judge?
> Was I really guilty and What shall I do?
> 
>        |      |
> -------     ** -------              This is an intersection.
> 
>                                     ** means traffic lights and 
> ------- **     -------                 "NO TURN" signs.
>        |   o O|                     O  means buses.
>        |   O x|                     o  means other cars.
>                                     x  is my Datsun 210.
> 
> In this case, I was not able to see any sign but followed the
> bus when the light turned to green. Then, I turned right, and
> a cop gave me a ticket for imporper turn (imporper left turn).
> I just made a mistake since I was not able to see the NO TRUN
> sign. I think the NO TRUN sign should be put in the driver's
> right hand side if it is a heavy traffic intersection.
> I am nervous and worry about the judge won't understand what I
> really mean since I am a foreigner.
> Please send mail to me directly.(bocar!twh)
> I appreciate any suggestions, and thanks in advance.

Well you are probably techically guilty, but the judge may let you off.
If you are nervous about being understood, get a lawyer.  A lawyer will
not make you appear more guilty than you would without one.