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Old 06-13-2008, 10:03 AM   #127
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Originally Posted by Evenstar View Post
referring to a lawsuit or criminal prosecution in which the evidence before trial is sufficient to prove the case unless there is substantial contradictory evidence presented at trial. A case presented to a Grand Jury by the prosecution will result in an indictment."

The prima facie evidence language means is that any speeds above the speed limit are automatically rated as "not reasonable or prudent" and therefore are unlawful ... so the burden would be on the DEFENDANT to prove otherwise.


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They are talking about a speeding violation, not a lawsuit or criminal prosecution at the Grand Jury level... When was the last time you saw a speeding ticket taken to the Grand Jury???
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