My question involves a speeding ticket from the State of: Nevada.
I'm a California resident and a Paralegal here in our great state...having trouble with a Nevada ticket. Have a spotless record here in CA and want to keep it that way.
Was passing through northern NV (Wells) in July and was cited for 81 in a 75.
Issue 1: Officer wrote the wrong date on the cite (wrote 23rd instead of 28th). Can prove I was nowhere near Wells, NV on the 23rd.
Pleaded not guilty (over phone and in writing IMMEDIATELY) and paid bail. Requested immediate trial as to not waive my right to a speedy trial. Called DA (who refused to speak to me). Wrote DA letter confirming my plea but alerted to my willingness to plea to a non-moving violation and they could keep their fine.
No response from DA (as suspected). Trial set for 9/24.
Issue 2: Received copy of DA's motion to continue (to October 22) due to sole witness (officer) being unavailable.
I immediately filed opposition to motion, and motion to dismiss, both based on the fact that I had not waived my right to a speedy trial and any continuance would push trial date over the 60-day limit.
Hearing was held 9/24 on the motion (I did not attend), then received notice in the mail that my trial date was set for 10/22 (but did not say motion denied).
Any NV licensed Attorney's want to call the DA's office on my behalf?
I just found this board, and hope I can help some others...this is the part of law I enjoy the most!

