Ticketed for turning left in a left turn lane

[David Merrill]

I spot a comment above that the court would not allow something on the record. Ergo, it is not a court of record if it is fudging the record like that. It is probably evidence in the state constitution that it is not a court of record too; like in Colorado the signal is less than a jury of twelve. For traffic offences the jury is six unless you get into a felony charge then they bump you into district court with twelve jurors - a court of record.

So indeed you have contracted and it would seem that your signature is considered valid, even with the disclaimer. That may not be exactly true though, there is a small window where they hear you, the man on the record called allocution. Meanwhile the judge is arranging what you are requesting with your Not Guilty plea (arraignment). There are two parties organizing the trial and compelling him to do his job and provide one - the prosecution and the defense. You are the defendant and by being arraigned you are requesting a trial by taking a not guilty posture. In the administration of justice the judge only sees that narrow scope of vision. Your argument about never being subject by a valid signature binding you in contract will likely have to wait until after you are convicted:

Do you have anything to say before I execute this sentence?

Watch very carefully. You will be able to say whatever you want for as long as it takes and you are finally getting your allocution on the record. The judge will likely say, That is all? Shrugging his shoulders like it was stupid, what you said if it made any sense in law at all. He will take a ten minute recess where you will conclude business and leave the courthouse. If you are there when he gets back he will conclude business by executing the sentence.



Regards,

David Merrill.