Legal Question in Traffic Law in Georgia

Georgia stop light, not visible to officer at time of turning on his blue light. Highly likely dash cam photo revealed to judge pre trial and ex parte conversation confirmed the officers light was red. Also highly likely in same conversation the officer's conversation was revealed to the judge. I observed this from trial court seat, could not hear the conversation, but furtive looks at me from the presenter, who I would call the bailiff? in police uniform caused me to suspect the above. It is likely the evidence has been destroyed, and the trial court video not turned on early enough to prove the ex parte and the photographic evidence. At trial I did present the non visible traffic light photos which in a jury trial would likely have induced a reasonable doubt. And I would guess the officer's hearsay conversation with me would not be admissible. Is this officers "hearsay" evidence admissible? Is this a Brady v. Maryland violation? Remedy appears to be only a trial by jury at what cost to me and court system let alone jurors inconvenience.


Asked on 3/09/11, 5:42 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Phillip M. Cook Cook Legal Services, LLC

Is there a question? You should be VERY careful before you accuse a judge (and police officer for that matte) of lying in a way that would pervert the course of justice. Better have your ducks in order. Better have a lawyer on your side. Better be ready for some push back. It sounds to me like you are mad and needed to vent. It also sounds like you are confused by the process going on around you -- which is why you should hire a lawyer to help you.

Best of luck. ******The above is for informational purposes only and does not create an attorney-client privilege.*******

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Answered on 3/09/11, 6:03 am
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

Your post makes absolutely no sense. You've thrown around a lot of legal jargon in a way that is complete nonsense, and have not bothered to actual state facts. Be very careful in accusing a judge of misconduct in the way you have, because that could land you in jail for contempt of court.

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Answered on 3/09/11, 6:41 am


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