Legal Question in Traffic Law in New Jersey

NJ- Failure to Stop at STOP sign

I approached a T-shape junction, there was no incoming traffic so I did not do a complete stop & made a right turn. Then I saw two police cars parked on an empty space on my right, their cars facing my passenger side. They pulled me

over & told me that there was a STOP sign & I didnot do a complete stop before turning right.

Just to see if there was a STOP sign, I went again the same path later that day & saw that it is difficult to see the STOP sign because there are some trees obstructing the view as you approach the T-junction. You won't be able to see the STOP sign unless you reach very near to it & look up. The sign seems to be installed little bit high as it is on an elevated ground.

Also I did not see the police cars due to the same reason, & I also realized that it is difficult for them to see if my car stopped at the sign or not, since they were parked at a good distance & there were trees in between.

Is there a chance of dismissal of this charge if I give the prosecutor this reason, show some photos to prove this & plead not guilty.

Right now I don't have any points on my record & I dont want any . On the ticket,the court appearance is UNCHECKED.

I need your advice.

Thanks.

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