Trial by Mail

One of the options for traffic tickets is request a trial by mail, especially if you live out of the area. You write a letter to the judge, who requests a statement from the officer as well regarding the stop. It usually takes about a month to get a verdict.

So when Bob the out of towner went threw a red light about 3 months ago and was issued a citation and his parting words are,
"So is there a camera on the light?"
-no
"So it's your word vs mine?"
-yes
"I will see you in court"

I get the notice of the verdict, guilty.