In what circumstances will a court strike down an ex post facto penalty for failing to comply with a traffic light?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Price, B219013 (Cal. App. 2011):
667, 669; People v. Downing (1985) 174 Cal.App.3d 667, 672.) Consequently, defendant contends, and the Attorney General agrees, that the fines must be stricken because their imposition violates the prohibition against ex post facto laws. We therefore order the fines stricken.
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