You can use the court’s subpoena power in a traffic ticket trial or criminal court case where you represent yourself. It is the way to force things or people to show up. The way to do it is to get the form, get the court clerk to sign it, and then get it served properly. Continue reading
Archive for the ‘Traffic Court Trials’ Category
Understanding Traffic Court Bail & How to Get a Trial W/O Bail
Posting “bail” on a traffic court case is different than posting bail on a criminal case. In traffic court, the bail is really a deposit to make sure you show up for your trial date. If you don’t go, the court keeps your bail. Continue reading
Hearsay in Traffic Court? Here is a Mildly Unfocused Exploration
Some general information on how to get documents admitted in traffic court and how hearsay evidence objections work. Continue reading
Tips for Effective Cross Examination of Police Officers In Traffic Court
Free Tips from a Criminal Defense Trial Attorney on How to Ask Police Officers Questions in Traffic Court. Use this free legal advice to ask effective questions that will help you win. Continue reading
Woo Hoo! Here are the Official Instructions for Judges on CA Traffic Court Cases
Here is the Official Judge’s Instructions on How to Handle Traffic Court Cases in California. Hyper-linked with references to the law. Yes, like all of legal self help content, it is free. Continue reading
No Defense or Money to Pay Fines? Try a Penal Code 1385 Motion to Dismiss.
How to make a motion to dismiss a court case when you have no defense. Use Penal Code section 1385 to request a dismissal “in the interests of justice”. Continue reading
How to Use Prejudice as a Defense in Traffic Court
If there is an error in a traffic court trial, you have to show that the error harmed your case or your right to a fair trial. This harm to your case is called “Prejudice”. Harmless error = no error. Continue reading
How to Use Prejudice as a Defense in Traffic Court
If there is an error in a traffic court trial, you have to show that the error harmed your case or your right to a fair trial. This harm to your case is called “Prejudice”. Harmless error = no error. Continue reading