I had an interesting discussion with a police officer today. (at Dunkin Donuts of course
) The officer explained that due to a politically based policy, they are no longer allowed to give warnings for infractions. We both agreed that discretion should be left to the officer. I suggested not showing up for the traffic court as a way of letting a motorist win by default if the officers didn't believe a ticket was necessary.
The officer explained that a prosecutor does their talking for them in court, so it wouldn't make a difference. I thought the accused had a right to question his/her accuser in court. Can you explain why this is accepted procedure?

The officer explained that a prosecutor does their talking for them in court, so it wouldn't make a difference. I thought the accused had a right to question his/her accuser in court. Can you explain why this is accepted procedure?

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