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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 3:15 pm
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Originally Posted by bdschobel
Remember that even if a hearing is granted -- and the evidence to date suggests that hearings are not being offered -- it will be held in the city where the "offense" occurred, partly because that's more convenient for the government witnesses. This puts travelers at a distinct disadvantage, unless the incident happened to occur at their home airport.

Bruce
Legally, though, that's where it has to happen. Venue is appropriate only in the jurisdiction where the offense occurs. That's true whether you want to fight a parking ticket or have to stand trial for a class A felony.
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