My question involves criminal law for the state of: Delaware
I was issued a citation back in June and have my court date coming up. I was wondering if I could get some advice on what to expect.
I was traveling on a two-lane highway near my home, traffic in front of me slowed considerably as I approached my right turn. I got over onto the right shoulder before the (short) turn lane began, saw lights in my mirror and was stopped by county police. (Not that it makes it ok, but it is very difficult to decelerate from 50, the speed limit, to a safe turning speed in the lane provided.)
I was issued a citation for "DR OFF ROADWAY, MAIN TRAVELED PORTION/LANES" and " FAILURE TO HAVE INSURANCE IDENTIFICATION IN POSSESION." (I had my old card which had just expired and my new card with me but handed the officer the wrong card, when he came back I told him that I made a mistake but he wouldn't even look at the correct card) No fine or other information is given, just that this is a mandatory court appearance.
I got the case transfered from the Justice of the Peace Court where it was scheduled to the Court of Common Pleas at the main county courthouse.

