Yeah, be careful with the officers' error. Many try to outsmart the system by just dodging the court based on a clerical error, and don't show up for trial based on an error, thinking that the case will be dismissed. Unfortunately, the court has your number in these sort of matters, and are willing to prosecute to all ends. If you're reckless, the court WILL enter a default judgement against you, and then you'll have to be savvy enough to get a retrial or postponement. See, the jurisdiction doesn't care if you make a minor error in your driving (say 5mph over), but expect you to be considerate for errors they make. Its ridiculous, but unfortunately the reality.