Riddle v. State

Beasley, Judge.

Riddle was charged with running a red light in violation of OCGA § 40-6-20, which is a misdemeanor. OCGA § 40-6-1. He pled not guilty and defended himself. He was convicted and given a sentence of ten days’ imprisonment, suspended upon his paying a fine of $252 within 30 days. On appeal he argues that the fine is excessive in that *195the judge usually imposes a fine of $45 (plus $15.50 for court costs) for this offense “as an act of leniency to defendants who plead guilty,” but penalized him for asserting his right to trial.

Decided November 19, 1991 Reconsideration denied December…