Speeding

Do policemen usually show up for speeding ticket hearings in Denton, Texas?

I live in Denton, Texas and am contemplating contesting a speeding ticket which I have two witnesses for saying I wasn’t speeding at all and was wondering if it would be worth it, and if cops usually show up to the hearings in Denton? I know it can penalize cops for not showing up, but I have heard of several cops not showing for court dates since it was just a low-speed speeding ticket. Also, if the cop doesn’t show, are you usually off the hook?

Officers not showing up for court is for the most part a myth.

Our department gets paid two hours overtime just for showing up, some departments in my area get four hours. A trial like yours would last 10-15 minutes, so it is easy money.

In addition, the District Attorney does not appreciate officers not showing up. I don’t know of any officers who want to get on the DA’s bad side. You can also be punished administratively for missing court.

If the officer does not show, but has a valid excuse, the trial will be rescheduled.

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