Criminal
Oct. 17, 2012
Critics argue police acting as lawyers in red light camera traffic cases
Some legal experts are questioning whether police officers testifying in red light camera cases is causing them to improperly cross the line between witness and legal advocate.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
Police officers and sheriff's deputies in traffic court are a common sight. But for motorists busted by red light cameras, some are questioning whether officers are crossing the line from witness to legal advocate in cases where no law enforcement official personally witnessed the alleged offense.
In an unusual recent case, a Los Angeles County Superior Court appellate panel dismissed a red light c...
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