it would be if one understands it well enough to not get tripped up by the judge this works in higher courts as well but for minor traffic incidences worst that can happen if one does get tripped up my first time the judge doubled my fine for wasting the courts time both officers that issued my citation were present and had to wait along with me for the courtroom to empty just looked at it as the cost of going to school have had the pleasure of watching others success (6) so far and have been successful administratively myself 4x after my first attempt being another learning experience which was less than exempler, lol when statutory law comes against you or others of like mind that is the opportunity to test one's knowledge or learn in the process helpful perspective demur vs traverse http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=66475198