State v. Chittim

[¶ 1] David B. Chittim appeals from the judgment entered in the Superior Court (York County, Brennan, J.) affirming a judgment in the District Court (Spring-vale, Janelle, J.) against him for violating 29-A M.R.S.A. § 2104(4) (Supp.2000), a traffic infraction. We agree with Chittim’s contention that the court erred in interpreting the statute and that the application of the statute to his actions is inappropriately retroactive. Accordingly, we vacate the judgment.

[¶ 2] The facts are not in dispute. In December of 1999, Chittim’s son was stopped for speeding and subsequently charged with…