So, I had a thread already posted, but it was "closed", maybe due to time expiring. Anyway, wanted to let the community know that I was refunded my entire bail that I posted, and "won" my trial by declaration.
Here's how it went down: When I got the ticket, I went online and requested a 60 day extension on the due date. Then two days before the due date, I sent in the Trial by Declaration form, and very simply stated: "I stand by my plea of not guilty". A month later, I see my check for bail was cashed, I was kind of worried. However, several weeks pass and today I get a form in the mail saying my ticket has been dismissed. It was CVC 22350 btw.
not sure exactly what this means, but I will be happy to receive my $360.00 back from the state of california! I would guess that it means the officer did not submit his declaration.
So, go for the extension, submit a (simple?) trial by declaration, and see where it goes from there!

