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How can a state make you pay to see a judge ?

I am completely apalled with the state of Massachusetts. I recently recieved a ticket for doing 10 mph over the speed limit while going down a steep hill. The officer was sitting at the bottom of the hill at night with all his lights off in a parking lot running radar but on the ticket he checked both boxes for Radar and Estimated. I'm sure all of this is pretty normal but what really bothered me is when i went to court i was told i had 2 choices. 1- pay the ticket. 2- Pay a fee to see a magistrate judge in addition to the fine. If i did not agree with the magistrate judge then their would be an addition charge to see a judge and be heard in court. Maybe it's just me but i was always under the assumtion that it was your right to be heard if charged ? I was told that it was no longer considered criminal in this state so you have to pay but if this is the case then how can they isssue a warrant and arrest you if you do not pay. Hmmmmmmmmmm. I am really lost.


    







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