How Do You Defend Yourself In Traffic Court In A Jury Trial?
A jury trial requires that you be very well-prepared, practiced and poised. However, you’re more likely to beat your traffic ticket before a jury than before a judge. Try to settle the case. Be prepared for an offer from the prosecutor or suggest a compromise yourself at any time before trial. Make sure any settlement is beneficial to you. Make no decisions on the day of the trial until you are certain the officer who issued you the ticket is in the courtroom (in jurisdictions where his absence can lead to dismissal of the case). Use a seating chart and Post-Its to keep track of potential jurors during the selection process. Challenge a potential juror “for cause” if he or any of his close associates were seriously injured by a driver who broke a traffic law similar to the one you have been charged with; if he asserts that he would believe a police officer before he believes you; if he is friends with the prosecutor or the officer; or if he had previously heard about your case and expr
