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
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
Some general information on how to get documents admitted in traffic court and how hearsay evidence objections work. Continue reading
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
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
How to Fill Out a Petition to Vacate Civil Assessment under Penal Code section 1214.1 with the best legal argument to win and/or set up a Traffic Court Appeal Continue reading
A good defense will be focused tightly on the required elements of the charge. Prepare for your traffic court trial by look up the elements of the alleged violation, and getting ready to attack one or more. Continue reading
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
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
