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- I hear sometimes the officers don't show and then you get off paying.
answered on Aug 24, 2018
It is usually better to fight the ticket unless it's a minor infraction without points (like a parking ticket). The only way you
"get off" by the officer not showing is if the ticket is scheduled for trial and even then it's up to the judge. That might require two court... View More 
answered on May 14, 2015
If location isn’t a factor in the offense you are facing, it’s unlikely that a location error can form the basis to dismiss a ticket. You could bring this issue up at trial in order to undermine the officer's testimony; however, the biggest problem people face with location issues is their... View More
answered on May 14, 2015
The answer is actually yes and no. They cannot bring it up during the trial as evidence - the fact that you sped in the past has no bearing on whether you sped on this particular occasion. However, if you are found guilty at trial, the judge can (and probably will) review your driving record during... View More
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