Table of Contents:

Chapter 1 – The police

1. a) Getting pulled over
2. b) Probable cause
3. c) The Conversation (why you were pulled over, handing over the license, attitude, do’s and don’ts)
4. d) Taping the conversation
5. e) Reviewing the ticket
6. f) Equipment violations
7. g) How radar works and calibration
8. h) The law vs police policy (executive orders, police safety)

Chapter 2 – The research

1. a) Where to find the materials
2. b) The violation section
3. c) Criminal procedure law
4. d) The use of case law
5. e) Pictures and measurements
6. f) Writing to the court

Chapter three – Preparing for Trial

1. a) Plea of not guilty and trial dates
2. b) Supporting depositions
3. c) Freedom of information law
4. d) Subpoenas – types of
5. e) Witnesses
6. f) Preparing questions for the ticketing officer

Chapter four – The trial itself

1. a) Who goes first
2. b) Opening arguments
3. c) Burden of proof – beyond a reasonable doubt
4. d) Questioning the officer (and his record of service)
5. e) Questioning witnesses
6. f) Tips on Public speaking
7. g) Objections

Chapter five – The after trial – sentences and appeals

1. a) Three possible outcomes
2. b) Defensive driving
3. c) An appeal defined
4. d) Where to start the appeals process
5. e) The Waiting Game
6. f) New York City appeals and EZ Pass
7. g) Refunds and clearing your driving record

Chapter six – Filing complaints

1. a) Against police officers
2. b) Against judges and administrative law judges
3. c) Against lawyers
4. d) Other recourse (newspapers and elected officials)
5. e) Blogs

Chapter seven – Small Claims

1. a) What is small claims court
2. b) Who can use small claims court
3. c) Filing Fees, Forms and Adjournment
4. d) Research and Preparing for a Small Claims Trial
5. e) Appeals
6. f) The better business bureau
7. g) The lemon law
8. h) Credit Card and Other Claims without the Courts
9. i) The KMA Club

Glossary of Terms:
Appendices