People v. Dragomir

Opinion

WALSH, J.

A. INTRODUCTION

Appellant Alin T. Dragomir was cited for speeding. He requested a trial. At trial, where neither appellant nor the respondent was represented by counsel, *Supp. 3both the citing officer and appellant testified. After appellant presented his testimony, the court, over appellant’s objection, allowed the officer to cross-examine appellant. Appellant was convicted of speeding and was fined.

In the published portion of this opinion, we agree with appellant that it was error for the trial court to allow him to be cross-examined by the officer, whose only proper role…