People v. Cousino

Proceeding in propria persona, defendant Paul W. Cousino appeals an order of Macomb Circuit Judge Hunter D. Stair June 14, 1976, affirming on appeal defendant’s conviction of speeding and assessing costs of $350 for initiating a vexatious appeal.

Defendant was ticketed March 17, 1975, for driving 40 miles per hour in a 25 mile per hour zone in the City of Utica, County of Macomb. On March 21, 1975, he signed an appearance form, entering a plea of not guilty and requesting a trial on the charge.

The trial was held January 15, 1976, before visiting Judge Richard C. Stavoe, sitting in the 41st…