Recent content by pmike

JBeezy, What I'd do is: Go to the courthouse any day you're available before your due date and either ask for an appointment to speak to the judge or just plead not guilty. If you just plead not guilty, they'll set a trial date that coincides with local law enforcement agencies - this slightly...

I'm glad you're aware of the speedtrap sections and I hope the patrolman never clocked you himself. I truly believe an unverified speeding violation from the air is BS. If the officer on the ground was in a patrol car, there's a 70% chance he won't show. If on a bike, he probably will. Don't...

The medium long form: I saw two CHPs with wings patches on their shoulder waiting for court to begin, and assumed they were there for me. When my case was called, only one of them came up to the (docket?), I guess the other was just a buddy. The one that came to the docket stated to the judge he...

I showed up for court today and only one of the two required CHP showed up so the case was dismissed. I had all my ducks in a row and had done my homework. I guess if we prepare enough, the cop doesn't show up! If not prepared, maybe they do.

I have a trial date for tomorrow, I've plead not guilty. Let's see if both officers show up and if so how my argument turns out.

California Vehicle Code 2004: Section 40801. No peace officer or other person shall use a speed trap in arresting, or participating or assisting in the arrest of, any person for any alleged violation of this code nor shall any speed trap be used in securing evidence as to the speed of any...