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I posted a question about a month ago regarding being ticked by an officer for riding my bike on the sidewalk, asking for advice on how to fight this injustice. Several of you had comments, all of which were supportive, and many of which contained helpful ideas for making a legal stand.
I filed for a trial by declaration to fight this ticket. A trial by declaration simply required that I provide a written statement with my defensive position. The court would then make their decision based on my statement (probably asking for the ticketing officer to make a written statement as well). No need to show up in person. Just pay the ticket bail amount and submit my statement. If I lost, I would still have the option of making an appeal in person. I do not know anybody who has gone through this process, so I was a bit nervous. However, I figured that it seemed like a good risk to take, so I went for it.
Well, I won and saved myself a bunch of money. The bail was $142 bucks and I get that back. Even better - I dodged being hit for over $1,000 in increased car insurance over the next few years. Since I was charged with a Vehicle Code violation, this would have gone on my record as a point or two. I know it sounds silly, but it is true.
I have attached my written defense for those who have the interest in reading it, to encourage people to underastand the law and realize that the cops do not always know what they are doing, and for those who may need to use it as a foundation for their own personal fight against similar tickets. I tried to remove any information that was not necessary (like the officer's name). The judge did not say which of my points was the one that won it for me, just that I was not guilty.
WARNING - I have no official legal background and this does not constitute real legal advice. This product will not protect you in all cases. These claims have not been evaluated by the FDA. You may not drop 30 lbs in 30 days. You may not experience hair growth. It will not remove wrinkles. There are no refunds. Yes, we are psychic, but we are not your friends.
I filed for a trial by declaration to fight this ticket. A trial by declaration simply required that I provide a written statement with my defensive position. The court would then make their decision based on my statement (probably asking for the ticketing officer to make a written statement as well). No need to show up in person. Just pay the ticket bail amount and submit my statement. If I lost, I would still have the option of making an appeal in person. I do not know anybody who has gone through this process, so I was a bit nervous. However, I figured that it seemed like a good risk to take, so I went for it.
Well, I won and saved myself a bunch of money. The bail was $142 bucks and I get that back. Even better - I dodged being hit for over $1,000 in increased car insurance over the next few years. Since I was charged with a Vehicle Code violation, this would have gone on my record as a point or two. I know it sounds silly, but it is true.
I have attached my written defense for those who have the interest in reading it, to encourage people to underastand the law and realize that the cops do not always know what they are doing, and for those who may need to use it as a foundation for their own personal fight against similar tickets. I tried to remove any information that was not necessary (like the officer's name). The judge did not say which of my points was the one that won it for me, just that I was not guilty.
WARNING - I have no official legal background and this does not constitute real legal advice. This product will not protect you in all cases. These claims have not been evaluated by the FDA. You may not drop 30 lbs in 30 days. You may not experience hair growth. It will not remove wrinkles. There are no refunds. Yes, we are psychic, but we are not your friends.
..Good job..that other cop is a MORON. 
