Traffic violation procedures
in Criminal and Misdemeanor Law ·
So, I’m looking for some legal perspective regarding how these things get handled...
Basically, what happens if an officer pulls you over, claims you did something wrong, but doesn't actually file a formal report—you know, leaves absolutely zero paper trail? Like, there's nothing in writing, nothing signed by me, basically nothing to prove I was even present at the scene in the first place.
If I end up getting a summons or a court notice down the road, do I really have a shot at playing dumb and just claiming I wasn't even there? I guess it's worth asking.
Basically, what happens if an officer pulls you over, claims you did something wrong, but doesn't actually file a formal report—you know, leaves absolutely zero paper trail? Like, there's nothing in writing, nothing signed by me, basically nothing to prove I was even present at the scene in the first place.
If I end up getting a summons or a court notice down the road, do I really have a shot at playing dumb and just claiming I wasn't even there? I guess it's worth asking.