Speeding Ticket Discovery in Washington State

[TVCM]

Heres the discovery to a ticket in WA state. Any ideas anybody?

[PTPD22]

The only thing that jumps out at me is the officer’s statement says the LIDAR accuracy checks “were performed.” It does not say who performed them. Technically, since the tester is not identified, the trooper’s statement that the LIDAR “passed” the tests is inadmissible hearsay. However, from other posts here, it seems like this is a hit or miss issue. If you raise the issue, the judge may simply ask the trooper, “Who performed the tests?” If the judge allows the trooper the opportunity to testify that she performed the tests herself, it is no longer hearsay.

[TVCM]

That's exactly what I was just reading about. If the officer doesn't show up, I think that this guy would have a good chance of dismissal based off of that sworn statement (not my ticket).

I also found the first maintenance log doesn't show a frequency for the laser gun.
https://fortress.wa.gov/wsp/smdsearc...ionDisplay/122.

However, the latest maintenance log does in fact show a frequency.
https://fortress.wa.gov/wsp/smdsearc...onDisplay/2065

I think if he can't get off based on the hearsay argument than a continuance for a real lawyer is his way to go.

[lurkertom]

"...display of 81 mph at a range of 1310 feet, and that the vehicle was my position."

The trooper is evidently a fine shot if she tracked you at nearly a quarter mile! Was the vehicle she tracked yours? Was it receding or approaching the trooper's position? Not clear from the sworn statement. Those are the flaws that I see.