Legal Question in Traffic Law in Maryland

It would be in best form to hire a criminal defense attorney who focuses their practice on traffic court for a couple hours of his/her time. They will be able to do all of this for you, quickly, easily, and CORRECTLY the first time.

If you are not an attorney, you cannot subpoena records or videos. You can request that the judge order the police agency/prosecutor to turn those items over to you.

It is POOR form for a pro-se defendant (you) to try and attempt to contact the clerk to inform about your intent to cross examine before the matter is called before the Court -- the only thing it would show is that you are grossly in over your head.

Again, hire a lawyer.

Best of luck.******The above is for informational purposes only and does not create an attorney-client privilege.*******

Prepare a written request according to the rules and serve the officer. You could also request the recording from the custodian of records. You should consider whether it is to your strategic advantage to give the officer advance notice of your intentions in order to pursue written reports that probably do not exist. However, the custodian of records might have the video, if the car was properly equipped and if the system were working.