Legal Question in Traffic Law in Georgia

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Second, remember that you are about to do a great deal of work over a case with a maximum fine of $15 and no points on your record. Having said that, you have a right to a trial. Since you seem unfamiliar with the criminal process, and all tickets are criminal proceedings. you may need legal help. A lawyer will want far more than the cost of a ticket to represent you. You CANNOT subpoena prosecutors.

If you want information about the case against you, you must file what is known as criminal discovery. Typically, this will be what is known in part as a Brady motion as it made pursuant to Brady v. Maryland, 373 U. S. 83. That motion can identify specific things as well as seek exculpatory evidence in general. There are strict time periods in Georgia to file pretrial motions. If you miss the time periods you don't get to file them. Since you were arraigned in September and are only asking now, you screwed up and lost your right to file motions for discovery. Why did you wait until now? All pretrial motions, including demurrers (challenges to the form or substance of the indictment) and special pleas, shall be filed within ten days after the date of arraignment, unless the time for filing is extended by the judge. O.C.G.A. � 17-7-110.

You can take your chances and file your motion for discovery late. However you will likely anger the judge and get your discovery motion denied. However, if you are determined to do that, try filing a motion to extend discovery, explaining that you were ignorant of the law and that's why you're late, and if the judge feels sorry for you, maybe you get lucky (although you are more likely to get a lecture on the folly of being your own lawyer). You must be sure to appropriately file with the court and serve the prosecutor, and show proof of service.