Preparing for Court - Page 7

Beat Tickets! - Preparing for Court

One of the most common mistakes people make when preparing for court is not to prepare. You must do some thinking about your case and why you are not guilty. You must also have a plan of attack.

In about eighty percent of the traffic cases we have testified at, the defense of the violator was "Uh-Uh, did not". Usually after the officer testifies about date, time, location, weather conditions, circumstances, identity of the driver, other traffic on the road, etc., etc., the defendant tells the judge, "I was not speeding," and sits down. Who do you think the judge will believe?

Radar Busters offers video tapes and books on radar, laser and photo radar devices that cover many of the these issues in more depth, that will help you prepare for your case.

The System
You should identify any problems with the system first. This means you may have to do more detailed research into exactly how the particular company's system works. Find out what kind of radar they use, what kind of camera they use, what kind of computer equipment and software is used, and also how the system is linked. In other words, how is the camera triggered when the radar detects a "speeder"?

Next, find out how the system is maintained. Subpoena the company's records of service and the maintenance logs for the camera, the radar, and any computer equipment that is used in the system.

Do not be put off by the court or prosecutor. It is your right to subpoena any pertinent evidence in your defense. You might consider getting subpoenas for the maintenance personnel from the company also.