The fact that an officer makes a simple clerical mistake does not prove or disprove guilt, and typically will have no bearing on the case. Where it can be used is to show that the officer is capable of mistakes, and hence perhaps erred in his assessment of a violation. I have used this very tack to get out of a ticket myself (by "get out" I mean be found not guilty as opposed to a dismissal due to an error).

Opinion of an ex motorcycle cop (me).

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Sandy (Spider) Scott
Skydive69@msn.com
Apopka, Florida
99 White Lightning #2091 DOB 6-8-99
Airaid air box (S&B Filter) & Superchip
Kills:
Last 4 generation Mustang GT's (Including Cobra)
Audi S4
Dodge R/T

 

It may prove his innocence and whoevers DL # that is is guilty.

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Red '00 Lightning,
Power Surge Performance enhanced,
Sound effects provided by Flowmaster,
13.701@100.81

 

DO NOT TELL THE prosecutor!! I had a ticket where they made a mistake, I went in and told the guy, and he turned around and asked the judge if he could change the case, it was granted, and it was changed to my real info. Your only chance is to wait until the guy rests his case, and then say this is ticket is not for you, since the DL # is not yours. I am not a lawyer, but this did work a friend of mine, after I told him about my story.

Hope this helps.

 

Wait till court. Plead not guilty. Show ticket to judge, show drivers license. Explain its not you. Automatic dismissal in Texas. Want to be safe, take an attorney.
noelvm

 

My brother got a ticket the other day, but the cop put the wrong driver's license number on it. I figure he can get it dismissed because of this, but I'm not sure. Any of y'all know?

DUCK

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November 18, 1999 We will not forget.
The fallen 12 will live in our hearts forever.
Fightin' Texas Aggie Bonfire 1999

 

Duck,
This may sound pretty bad but I have never gotten a ticket (knock on wood)! Been pulled over about 6 times but got out of all of them, including a 75 in a 30....I thought I was going to jail!!

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00 Black Lightning
No mods yet, just enjoying her stock for now!