This is why its always best to have an attorney to handle your case. I don't know what you do for a living, but even the most challenging careers do NOT prepare you to effectively cross-examine a police officer. Those brave souls who try to defend themselves in traffic court do not fare well. These cases are hard to win, even for attorneys who practice in these courts regularly, but the advantage to having counsel is this - you can go to work instead of coming to court. We can usually do the job without you and showing up is a big part of the game.
Most dismissals happen because the cop fails to show up.
We can do it for you, we are there on a regular basis. If the officer fails to show up on the first court date, your hearing will be rescheduled. If the officer fails to show up on the second court date, we can get your ticket dismissed. The important thing to remember is this - your odds of winning at TVB are much better with a lawyer. Also, your attorney can help to prepare your hearing so that your chances of success on an appeal are better.