> the main benefit of Trial by declaration is that the cop doesn't get didly
You're right. Cops don't get diddly for filling out the paper work. It's
part and parcel of their "normal" day, as is going to court.
> to fill out the paperwork, but gets 300-400 dollars to appear in a court
I don't know where you got this info, but according to a cop I just spoke
to, it is totally erroneous. Here's what he told me: "if an officer is on
duty, then court appearances are part of their "duty" day. If they are off
and have to go to court, then they get overtime." But certainly not to the
tune of $3-400!
Regards,
Henry S. Winokur
94 GTS1000, AMA, MRF,
Nationally Certified Riding Instructor
West Bethesda, MD USA
