I send in a request for a trial by declaration with the sheet the ticket came with, and the bail amount like it asked.

This is one of those very jurisdictionally specific questions. You're going to need to talk to someone locally, probably someone who practices in that specific county, to make sure you get the best answer. Also, I don't think it's altogether clear in your question which county/state we're talking about. But also consider why you want a trial: Is it because you want to make a deal, or is it because you really feel you weren't guilty of speeding? In my state, speeding is a strict liability offense, meaning if you were doing it, you're guilty, regardless of excuse. In other words, if you're charged with 80/65, but say you were going 70/65, you're still speeding! That just gets you to admit it. Just be careful proceeding, especially to trial, without consulting a defense attorney in the area, and remember that the district attorney (or whatever you call it in your area) can't offer you legal advice. Seek local legal counsel for your best advice. Communication via this format does not establish an attorney-client relationship, or constitute legal advice, nor can I guarantee the communication to be confidential. Any answer posted is based on general principles of law that may or may not relate to your specific situation and should not be relied upon to take, or refrain from taking, any action. You should seek proper legal advice given by an attorney who is licensed in the proper jurisdiction and has reviewed the facts of your specific case.

Check with the clerk of the court that they received the TBD. You can call, This is very important. Anytime you send papers to the court send certified; return receipt. Andrew Roberts (818) 597-0633

Normally, you would send in the actual trial by declaration (with your statement of the facts) at the time you sent in the bail amount. The clerk should send you information back on how to submit the trial by declaration, but given the overworked and understaffed nature of the LA County traffic system, that isn't a guarantee. See the link below for the forms for trial by declaration (TR-200 and TR-205). I would submit that form, with a letter explaining you already sent in a check for bail. Be sure to reference the ticket # and include your name, date of birth, and driver's license number. Also - If you lose your trial by declaration, you can request a trial de novo (see form TR-220). This is a court trial with the officer present. You must make sure to do this within 20 days of receiving notice of the decision on your trial by declaration. Look for me on Facebook if you have any more questions. Good luck.