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So here's my afternoon in court.
Got to court early.
The police officer arrived there soon after.
Spoke to prosecutor:
She said, are you looking for a deal?
I said, I'm open to suggestions.
She wrote down 120 in 100. $90 (plus cost and surcharge $115) 3 points (instead of $329 and 4 points)
That was a lot better than I was expecting, but I asked ...

I was hoping a moderator or administrator would respond to the uploaded disclosure files. I go into court in @ 5 hours.

Further thoughts: these notes seem like they were written after, perhaps well after the event. How else could the test at the end of the shift be inserted before the time of offense. Is it common or typical practice to note your qualifications in your notes. Time on ticket is 0707.

Heres the page of the officers notes that relates to my charge:
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The first line I cant figure out what the numbers refer too.
Lp.dl R2200 40776 ?0626 ????
The next line indicates the Lidar unit?
OPP Lidar ??-???? Atlanta
The next to lines are testing times?
T????? ?? 0510 23Jul13
T????? ?? 1635 23Jul13
The last one is his ...

So the prosecutors office finally sent disclosure at 9:17, today Tuesday, January 07, 2014– a day before my scheduled trail. It is, not surprisingly, incomplete. The time stamp indicates they have had it since Nov. 1/2013. It also says it was disclosed on Dec. 11/13 and, despite having my email address since Nov.1, it was only sent today. Is it ...

I wouldn't be mentioning the foggy windshield. The obvious follow up question would be:why didn't you pull over if you couldn't see? Or why did you start driving with the windshield in an unsafe condition. Hopefully a moderator will chime in, they have a great deal more expertise. Make sure you tick off option three and request disclosure.

Wow, sounds completely bogus. I had a similar experience at a RIDE program. The officer had his hand up and was wearing a black glove -- I though he was waving me through, which sometimes happens. I had to slam on my brakes, but I was never charged with careless. Whatever you do, don't mention the foggy windshield. It's probably a good idea to ...

Wow, it sounds really fishy. However, there examples of owners being charged with failure to stop for school buses without actually being pulled over. Fine, but no points. Hopefully, some more knowledgable posters will chime in.

Wow, it sounds really fishy. However, there examples of owners being charged with failure to stop for school buses without actually being pulled over. Fine, but no points. Hopefully, some more knowledgable posters will chime in.

Did he ask for or see your license. If not, how can he prove you were driving?

Sounds like good deal -- hope I'm that lucky next week. Do you have to reply to the offer? Maybe if they think you're going to take it, the officer might not show up. Sounds like either way it's worth the trip.

Thanks for all the help. I was wondering if I should show up with any case law, to bolster my request for dismissal due to missing, inadequate, or in-timely disclosure?

Court date is Jan. 8, 2014. Requested disclosure on Oct. 29, 2013. Sent express post requiring a signature upon receipt. Tracked the request, it was signed for on Oct. 31, 2013. Have tried to follow up on phone today -- no one in office, so I left a message. I have so far recieved nothing. Emailed a second request today Jan. 2 2014. Any thoughts?

Any follow up or experience in court?

I haven't fought one in Chatam, but I had a similar experience in Barrie. Check Neo's post. That and others provide a great deal of useful information. I'm currently waiting for disclosure. http://www.ticketcombat.com/ is very helpful.

Thanks for the reply iFly55. I'll keep the GPS and terrain for cross examination or second disclosure request. It may not be necessary for the crown's case, but, until I at least see the officer's notes, it's crucial to my defense. Unless LIDAR can bend over hills, or there was someone else tracking the car, the way in which the the officer ...

On my ticket it clearly says LIDAR at the top.

I received my trial notice and am about to send my disclosure request. Would it be a good idea to ask for GPS coordinates and a description of the terrain where the alleged offense took place and where he pulled me over. The group of cars I was in was coming over a hill. Then, I lost sight of the cruiser in my rear view mirror, because there was ...

Thanks for the quick reply, Decatur.
So that would mean I have to get the reply to them by August 7.
There was no roadside deduction.
My driving record is pretty clean. Maybe 5 tickets in 40 years.
What about hiring one of those paralegal services?
If I indicate that I'm going to fight it in court and then get disclosure and decide its not worth ...

This is a great and very informative site! Here's my particular scenario: I was in a group of cars coming over the crest of a hill on the 400 near Inisfill. I don't think I was the fastest vehicle. I saw the OPP cruiser immediately and, like everyone else, slowed down. My passenger chastised me for going over 120. The cruiser starts up or at least ...