My question involves a speeding ticket from the State of: California
Cited for VC 22350, 66 in a 50, Malibu Courthouse, Los Angeles DA
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California. Cited for VC 22350, 66 in a 50. Pulled over by CHP, on Kanan Rd, Los Angeles County. Malibu Courthouse.
Sorry, I lost track of my last post (after the first response didn't think it'd be useful... ends up with a page and a half! going through it now but i figured I'd ask since I'm trying to get this discovery request out today).
1. I'm making my discovery request today. I'm having a hell of a time getting the exact Los Angeles District Attorney office address for my purposes. I do have his HQ address, which I assume is it (or close):
The Hon. Steve Cooley, District Attorney
Los Angeles County
210 West Temple St.
Los Angeles, Ca 90012.
I got this from the district attorney site. Is that good enough? Is it completely wrong? Does it need to be more specific (attn: someone, etc)? Shoudl I send the request to the courthouse in question instead/too?
2. So long as the party isn't a witness or participant in the trial, they can sign my proof of service form right? Can my dad? I would think so, but he is a relative so...
3. I had my court date last week (as you know if you read my other thread). I asked for traffic school, was shot down and assigned a court date. I want to, before the in person trial, attempt a Trial By Declaration. I called the Malibu courthouse and the lady told me I gave up that right by not asking for it in my first appearance in court.
Is this true? Or do I just have to go there in person and be more persistent? Can I see the judge before my courtdate and ask that way?
More questions to come, thanks a ton! I'm actually kind of excited to fight this in court, it sounds like my case is a textbook example of the ones on helpigotaticket.com...
4. Also, I have a few items of 'evidence' i plan to use at trial...
Things like weather reports the day in question, photos of road conditions, google maps, etc. Additionally, I have a witness I'm considering calling, since I was following her at the time and she can attest to my speed/driving at the time.
I have been told I have to disclose this in my request for discovery. How do you do that? At the end of the discovery just make a quick list? Does it need to be more 'official' than that?
Like I said, trying to get this discovery request right and get it out today. Thanks!

