Speed-Camera Case Against State Republican Party Director Brett Mecum Dismissed by Judge

By Ray Stern Wed., Jun. 3 2009 at 2:09 PM

No surprise here: Anti-photo-enforcement Judge John Keegan has dismissed the speed camera case against Arizona Republican Party Director Brett Mecum.

Keegan, justice of the peace for the Arrowhead Justice Court, has tossed hundreds of photo-enforcement cases because he believes the system is unconstitutional. The Department of Public Safety sends cases to the courts nearest the location of the alleged violation, so Mecum could hardly have picked a better location to get caught speeding With his rocket ride, though, next time he oughta try Firebird Raceway.

UPDATE 2011: Mecum takes plea after case is reinstated.

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Corrupt Judge looking out for fat political buddies. Judge Keegan of all that is wrong with the judicial system.
I can't decide between getting a small digital camera like a Canon Powershot or spending the big bucks on a DSLR. Are DSLR cameras worth the extra money?
"PUT THIS PETTY BASTARD IN JAIL BEFORE HE KILLS SOMEONE" Curious that the DPS waited over a month to stage their dramatic arrest (being that he was such a danger to society).
The right wing is not happy with their boy, who has been featured on thedirty.com, <a href="http://thedirty.com/2009/05/21/az-republican-party-exec-director-loves-his-job/." rel="nofollow">http://thedirty.com/2009/05/21/az-republican-party-exec-director-loves-his-job/.</a> Bet he's gone from his position as Executive Director within a couple of months. <a href="http://politicomafioso.blogspot.com/2009/06/captain-america-109-and-feelin-fine.html" rel="nofollow">http://politicomafioso.blogspot.com/2009/06/captain-america-109-and-feelin-fine.html</a>
Ah, and they call Sotomayor an activist Judge!!
Now come on, use your real name, it's DUMMY1, right ?....that likes to post in all CAPS and doesn't have a clue about anything on the Arizona Republic too. >>mark patterson says:
Ouuuu.....I'll just bet the New Times is shaking in their boots. The only faggit here is you, you racist low life piece of shit. >>very good faggit chickenshit, you took down your last article.Evry lie you tell about Sheriff arpaio is going to his lawyers, equity court services, and fedral offices.
THIS IS SUCH BULLSHIT,HE'S ANOTHER REPUBLICAN GETTING AWAY WITH CRIME,CRAP,IT DOESN'T MATTER HIS PARTY,WOULD A JUDGE DISMISS YOUR TICKET LIKE THIS,I DON'T THINK SO, PEOPLE,CITIZENS,LISTEN AND DO THIS,CALL AND WRITE YOUR SENATOR'S AND ANYONE WHO CAN FINE,OR PUT THIS PETTY BASTARD IN JAIL BEFORE HE KILLS SOMEONE,WOW,WOULD THEY DISMISS YOUR FINE,NEVER,BUT A BIG SHIT REPIGLICAN,YEAH,EH,YEAH
very good faggit chickenshit, you took down your last article.Evry lie you tell about Sheriff arpaio is going to his lawyers, equity court services, and fedral offices. The court services people already sent alot of stuff to washington dc and they said you'll get arrested no doubt for conspiracy or whatever.
Good analysis. Makes sense.
The only reason Thomas flip-flopped and decided to prosecute in the first place is because he knew this judge would dismiss the ticket. It was a win-win for Andy. He was able to make it look like he enforces the law equally by prosecuting his GOP buddy, but he knew all along Mecum would walk. I admire Judge Keegan's stance on photo radar, it's just a shame he inadvertently enabled Thomas's little production.
Oh MAN did the brutha dodge a bullet. But does Andrew Thomas have the right to bring the case to Superior Court? Being that this is a "party thing" expect to see appeals filed to force the case back into court. Dems will demand it.