2006-09-19 09:03:22 · 15 answers · asked by huevones3 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Absolutely! If the citing officer fails to appear for your trial, the case is usually "nol-prossed" by the prosecuting attorney of that jurisdiction, even before the trial starts. On rare occasions in similar circumstances, the judge or magistrate could classify the case as "unwarranted" and dismiss it due to "lack of evidence".
2006-09-19 12:29:41 · answer #1 · answered by DocoMyster 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can sometimes. If the police officer that cited you doesn't show up, your best defense is to dispute the violation. Be sure to be as respectful as possible to the judge, and don't say or do anything that would make the judge think you're a whiner. Just tell your story as factually as possible and give the reasons why you believe the police officer was "incorrect" in writing you a ticket. Depending on the judge you get, the ticket may get thrown out.
2006-09-19 09:12:51 · answer #2 · answered by sarge927 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a traffic infraction, Yes, unless he requests a continuance prior to the court date in which case the court date will be rescheduled.
2006-09-19 09:16:08 · answer #3 · answered by JOHN 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The date on your value ticket is an preliminary visual charm purely, and the officer isn't required to attend. in case you plea no longer in charge, the case would be set for trial, and the officer would be required to happen at that factor.
2016-10-17 07:05:36 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's true. All police are paid overtime if it's their off duty time to be in court. Failure to obey a subpoena without justifiable reason is contempt of court. Most police would rather have the money than disobey a subpoena.
2006-09-19 09:12:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The officer is a witness in a case of the state against you, no witness usually means the case gets dropped.........9 out of 10 times, they only reschedule you for major circumstances, otherwise, no cop, no case, dismissed.
2006-09-19 11:49:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yea if he doesnt show up for court you're off the hook. thats why a lot of people take it to traffic court, on the offchance that that would happen.
2006-09-19 10:16:51 · answer #7 · answered by Daisy® 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the case would have to be dismissed if the officer was not there to testify against you, it would be considered a default.
2006-09-19 09:31:22 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's my understanding as well. Sounds like you've got a plan cooking. I don't like cops either, but they are still human and don't need to be meeting with "accidents."
2006-09-19 09:11:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i dont think so he probably will come if he doesnt i think the court makes u pay anyway i wish it was like that ditching a cop
2006-09-19 09:06:05 · answer #10 · answered by questions 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋