Legal Question in Traffic Law in California

redlight camera citation

after receiving citation I pleaded not guilty and went for hearing.Prior to start of hearing two officer from photo enforcement unit who were suppose to testifi as witness in the case were present in court lobby. They announced those who has redlight camera citation assembled hear and both officer started showing vedio of citation and convince people by discussing camera evidence to plead guilty or take school. Those who did not agree and not convienced by officer went in to the hearing, where officer testified against the deffedent inspite of having discussion about the case prior to the hearing.

Question is officer did not read their rights as well as officer. were witness in the case. Is it legal police officer without reading defendant rights discus the case and defendant disagree with officer

then they testifi against the defendant in court? If officer going to be the witness and testifi against the same defendant then why should be allowed to do the work of D.A. and then testifi as witness against the very same defendant with whom they had conversation regards to the case. Should we object in trial court or in appeal?


Asked on 6/26/07, 7:58 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: redlight camera citation

The Miranda advisement is not required unless the police are seeking incriminating evidence. The discussion was a presentation of the evidence that would be presented at the trial. Check out the Nolo press book "How to Fight Your Traffic Ticket". This book will provide information regarding defenses and how to prepare for trial.

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Answered on 7/06/07, 11:52 am


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