Hi All I was charged with "Driving wrong way - divided highway" this past April but to the best of my knowledge the road I was on is a One Way city street. First of all, can anyone clarify what classifies as a "divided highway" and if the charge against me is correct? Secondly, I was in a rush the day I got the ticket so I chose the "early resolution" option and mailed it to the court services. My meeting is this afternoon and I am a little unsure on how to pursue this. Here are what I think my options are - 1. Listen to the prosecutor's offer and either accept a reduced charge or refuse it and take my original violation to court. 2. Tell him about the (possible) incorrect charge against me and risk him/her amending the original charge and perhaps not offering me a reduced charge. What do you guys suggest would be the best thing to do in my case. Thanks Joe

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Driving Wrong Way - Possible Incorrect Charge

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jsherk
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Re: Driving Wrong Way - Possible Incorrect Charge

So this is when I would make a Second Disclosure Request and simply state that you received a copy of the officers notes, but they are mostly illegible and you would like a typed copy that includes the meaning of any shortforms used.

So this is when I would make a Second Disclosure Request and simply state that you received a copy of the officers notes, but they are mostly illegible and you would like a typed copy that includes the meaning of any shortforms used.

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Re: Driving Wrong Way - Possible Incorrect Charge

I didn't end up requesting the typed version of the officer's notes. I re-read the original a few times and was able to read that the officer says the street is a one way street. So, at the trial I will bring along - * Photos of the Street (what print size and format would you recommend?) * Google maps overhead view of the street * Notice to appear at the trial * Copy of Disclosure request * Copy of the citation * Disclosure received I will be hoping to have a motion of non suit accepted. Otherwise, I intend to plead guilty or accept conviction. Am I missing/forgetting any documents or material that I should take along to the trial? Thank you guys for all the help so far.

I didn't end up requesting the typed version of the officer's notes. I re-read the original a few times and was able to read that the officer says the street is a one way street.

So, at the trial I will bring along -

* Photos of the Street (what print size and format would you recommend?)

* Google maps overhead view of the street

* Notice to appear at the trial

* Copy of Disclosure request

* Copy of the citation

* Disclosure received

I will be hoping to have a motion of non suit accepted. Otherwise, I intend to plead guilty or accept conviction.

Am I missing/forgetting any documents or material that I should take along to the trial?

Thank you guys for all the help so far.

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Re: Driving Wrong Way - Possible Incorrect Charge

When you say Date/Time Stamped do you mean the photo itself should have the date/time embedded in it by the camera or can it be a stamp from the place that prints them. Also, what would be a real place to print them? Does it have to be a professional photo studio or do Walmart prints work?

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Take some pics that include the street names in the picture. Pictures MUST be date/time stamped and they must be printed at a real place that does pics, not from your home computer. You should have three copies of each pic so you can give one to prosecutor and one to JP and keep one for yourself. Also maybe print off google maps overhead view that shows street is not divided.

When you say Date/Time Stamped do you mean the photo itself should have the date/time embedded in it by the camera or can it be a stamp from the place that prints them. Also, what would be a real place to print them? Does it have to be a professional photo studio or do Walmart prints work?

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Re: Driving Wrong Way - Possible Incorrect Charge

Digital time stamp on photo must be embedded from the camera that took it. Walmart is fine. Read this: http://www.ontariohighwaytrafficact.com/topic1765.html
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Re: Driving Wrong Way - Possible Incorrect Charge

Thanks for all the help guys. The case was withdrawn.

Thanks for all the help guys.

The case was withdrawn.

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Re: Driving Wrong Way - Possible Incorrect Charge

Good news!!! :)

Good news!!! :)

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