Q: I received a citation for speeding 74 in a 55.
When the officer pulled me over, he asked me how fast I was going and I admitted to 70 and he said 74. During this stop there was a liquor bottle on the floor in the front passenger seat left from the weekend before and since this was also a recently purchased vehicle, I didn't have our physical insurance card quite yet. The officer gave me a breathalyzer in which I blew all zero's and gave me a written warning for the no insurance but did give me the speeding ticket.
The question I have is, the name of the officer/trooper that is on my citation is NOT who pulled me over or came to my car. It was a different officer? Is this something that can be fought for possible dismissal?
A: No. That is not a basis for dismissal. As art of the discovery process, you can get a copy of the citation and the police reports. There may a basis for a challenge, but a different officer’s name isn’t going to be the basis for challenge.
A: That, without more, would not likely be enough to win a dismissal. But, there may be ways to avoid a record of conviction, if you contest it in court. You can do so, with or without a defense attorney's help.
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