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Third, when the judge asks if you would like to ask the officer any questions, do not ask the officer "Isn't it true you are lying?" You are better off asking the officer specific questions related to the facts of the incident in order to get the officer to admit they might not remember the facts accurately.

Fourth, when you present your side of the story, do not say the police officer is lying. The judge will be more receptive to the idea that the officer did not remember the incident correctly because (1) he or she handles hundreds of cases, (2) it happened so long ago, and/or (3) the officer did not write any notes.

Fifth, whenever you deal with police officers, be polite and courteous. Do not give a police officer any reason to make convicting you a personal vendetta.

Finally, hire an attorney. A good attorney will talk to the police officer before trial. The attorney should find out what the officer will say before you go into court and will know how to best defend you against inaccurate police testimony.

DISCLAIMER: David A. Cardon is an attorney at the Virginia Beach office of Cardon and Goodman, P.C. who concentrates his legal practice in traffic, criminal, and personal injury law. Mr. Cardon provides the materials contained above as a public service and on an informational basis only. These materials are not intended to be a comprehensive statement of Virginia law, and are not intended to convey legal advice. If you have a legal problem, you should consult with an attorney in your area who can investigate the particular circumstances of your situation. You can contact David Cardon, Esquire at (757) 306-9060 or dcardon@cglawfirm.net.

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