Legal Question in Traffic Law in Florida

Re: Technicality

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Probably, but that is up to the individual judge. In some jurisdictions, a technical error means sure dismissal but some courts will allow the officer to make an amendment to the ticket in open court.

If you get noticed for trial, I would make a motion in court to dismiss and see how the court rules. You have nothing to lose. If the court grants your motion, the case will be dismissed. If not, you can still go to trial and try the case on its merits or enter a plea at that time.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.