I received a response from the County attorney today. All my discovery requests gun, LIDAR citation law (veiled way of asking if distance should be there), and notes regarding the incident (once again trying to get the distance without saying it directly) were denied. They said it is not required for simple misdemeanors and that because I have the ticket, I shouldn't need anything else.

Even on the officer's ticket (which I obtained from the courthouse), again the distance is not present.

I don't want them to know, that I know, the distance is crucial piece of information.

I had planned to contact the DOT and request the distance from the mile marker the officer posted he got me at in relation to the 70mph speed limit. It is all within seconds of driving. I may have actually been in the 70mph zone (still wasn't going the speed he claims). I'm not sure if that is dismissal for a ticket, but I want to know. I cannot prepare a credible defense without the distance. I think they know that and are either going to withhold it from me, or it is not included in any of his notes as well.

I'm concerned I'm going to end up questioning the officer's ethics and that could be a dangerous move, but it is all I can do. I need this information to prepare a case.

It seems like every state besides California, it's nearly impossible to beat traffic tickets even when you have strong evidence in your favor. I would like to avoid Court for this reason if possible. You can have the most obvious case in your favor and still lose. Any advice as to what I should do next?