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Originally Posted by caldude
Maybe true, but they try to force you into a not guilty plea over your objection. I know, I've had it happen twice. You try requesting a verified complaint and they deny you.
I'd like to know how you deal with that.
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You cannot just stand there and expect to get off. There are statutes stating that the Magistrate must enter a plea of not guilty if the defendant does not answer.
You must plea at the bar. After the court has determined that the ticket can be pleaded to yu must either demur the charges or you must plea to them.
A ticket can be pleaded to despite the notion it is insufficient. If you plead then you waive all defects in the complaint.
If you demur the complaint then you will have an opportunity to show it does not live up to the requirements in the Code of Civil Procedure.