People v. Baker

The defendant appeals from a judgment of the City Magistrate’s Court, convicting him of speeding (New York City Traffic Regulations, § 60), after trial. The defendant was fined $50 and his driver’s license was revoked, pursuant to paragraph (c) of subdivision 2 of section 71 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law.

The defendant was charged with speeding on the Triborough Bridge on the morning of August 11,1953. The trial took place on March 16, 1956. The People’s case was predicated upon the testimony of patrolman Grace. He testified that he had no recollection of any of the events concerning the…