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If you're given a traffic ticket, is it true that requesting that the citing officer show up at the trial will likely result it getting dismissed (e.g. for failure for the officer to appear)?

I've heard this advice anecdotally but want to know if there any statistics or data that show how many infractions are dismissed for this reason compared to the total number of tickets issued and contested?

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Too localized? Depends on jurisdiction. – Zano Jan 15 at 0:45
I'd argue the question is too general to be answered. An example of too localized would be: “Can I get out of a speeding ticket I got on Jan 15, 2012 in Arkansas if the police officer doesn't show up?” In Canada and many parts of the USA traffic offences are generally dropped if the officer who issued the ticket does not appear in court. This is because (a) the burden is on the state to prove guilt and their evidence is the accusing officer, and (b) you have a right to cross-examine your accuser. An accused has a constitutional right to a speedy trial. Court may be adjourned, mind. – Brian M. Hunt Jan 15 at 1:17
Yeah, well in Mexico it doesn't even works that way, once you get a ticket there is nothing you can do about it. I do think is to localized. – Rafael.IT Jan 16 at 17:08
This is a question about legal process not a scientific claim. Voting to close as off topic. The US Does have a right to confront your accuser though what that means has varied by jurisdiction. – Chad Jan 17 at 14:12
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This is a law question. It does not have reference. It has no claim. It is not closed :) Why they always close mine...lol – Believer Jan 22 at 1:28
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closed as too localized by Sklivvz♦ Jan 23 at 17:46

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