There are many potential mistakes someone could make when fighting a speeding ticket in the court room. With this in mind, Ive prepared some of the common pitfalls many people make, so you can avoid them and get your case dismissed.
Here are the mistakes to avoid:
Never motion the court before the trial for any documentation. You dont want to tip the fact that you are (hopefully) prepared for the case.
Never motion the court for their evidence before your trial. One of the key ways to fight a speeding ticket is what is known as trial by ambush. You want the prosecution to be unprepared, so dont tip your hand early.
Never testify. Even if the prosecution is challenging you to testify, you should refuse. If you were to take the stand, the prosecution would be allowed to cross-examine you, and they will most likely trap you into admitting you were speeding. If this happens, you will lose.
Dont make any statements about your speeding. Dont let the prosecutor lead you into making any statement. They are there to find the proof, dont make their job any easier by making comments like I wasnt going that fast.
Dont let the prosecutor know what...