My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: California.
I got pulled over for a STOP SIGN violation while returning back from work, at 9.15PM (below my apartment). The cop has mis-stated:
1. The "date of violation", instead of 10/25/13 it is 12/25/13.
2. The "on or before this date", instead of 1/29/14 it is 1/29/13 (This date indicates the last date to appear at the place indicated on citation.)
3. Color of car, instead of "Olive Green" it is "Gray".
I got a court date where the officer will also be present, I would like to defend the case (no legal background - an engineer by profession) and have the following questions are:
1. What should I start by saying?
2. I have collected proof that on the "mis-stated date" I was somewhere else - Can I use this to argue?
3. How can I file for discovery. I went to the DA office and they indicated that only a lawyer firm can file for it, OR if the judge sends a letter stating am defending the case by my-self - then they can accept the request.
Please advise.. If there are prior posts with similar content, please point me to them. Appreciate all your folks help!

