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Laser Speed Measurement Court Cases Texas
Contesting laser speed measurements is a popular pastime for many
Texas residents. In general however, expect prosecutors to lay a
predicate of admissibility based on testimony of the issuing traffic
officer:
- The officer operating the laser speed measurement device must have
adequate training and experience.
- The particular laser device was certified by the state.
- The laser device accuracy was verified at the beginning and end of
the shift in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.
- The down-the-road speed reading was obtained at a distance that
was within the operational range of the device.
- The target vehicle must be properly identified.
- The laser device must be in proper working condition at the time
the speed measurement reading is obtained.
- Across-the-road laser devices, if any, were properly positioned
and aligned.
Appeal of Laser Speed Measurement Court Cases in Texas
Fines issued by government agencies and departments are not
discharable in bankruptcy. Regardless of a pending state appeal,
liability for traffic fines and/or contingent liability for traffic
fines on appeal must be reported to the Bankruptcy Court with the
schedules filed in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases.
Records of legal proceedings in Texas are available online through a wide assortment of sources. the most comprehensive sources (and easy to use) generally require the payment of a subscription fee to maintain an account. But not all. Many larger counties provide free Texas Court Records, dockets, filing information, pending hearings, and much more. Texas Bankruptcy Records are available through the PACER system and require a nominal fee for access to the Federal database. In addition, many other public documents (real estate, marriage, corporate, name change, assumed names, etc.) are available through the County Clerk's Office.
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