DMV Video Evidence
Among the most valuable pieces of evidence in any DMV administrative hearing is DMV video evidence footage. DMV Video evidence is an unbiased, unflinching recreation of an actual event that often surpasses the recollection of a live witness. Video footage can disprove the allegations of a police officer, confirm the testimony of a witness, or explain inconsistencies in other pieces of evidence.We must understand, however, that video footage can cut both ways. Because video footage is unbiased, it can help to prove that a police officer or witness is being untruthful. Conversely, this type of evidence can also solidify the DMV’s case against a driver. Video footage does have the possibility of being taken out of context and therefore, it is critical that careful consideration be given to the value and the danger of introducing video evidence.
The Types of DMV Video Evidence
Police Video – Generally speaking, this is video footage taken by dash‐cams in a patrol vehicle or taken by security cameras in police facilities. Collection of this type of evidence will require the issuance of a subpoena and the payment of a processing fee.
Outside Sources – This type of video footage is normally recorded by stationary cameras designed to provide security to businesses, homes, or other areas of concern. This may include video footage from gas stations, drive‐thru restaurants, markets, convenience stores, Cal Trans freeway cameras and any other location where a security system may have inadvertently captured evidence in a driver’s case. Many times, collection of this type of evidence can be delicate. We live in a litigious society and many business owners and corporations are reluctant to release their security footage for fear of being included in some form of civil law suit. CDA‘s investigators are expert in calming a person’s fears and collecting these vital pieces of evidence. Often the issuance of a subpoena and the payment of a processing fee will be required.
Defense Video – This type of video footage is collected by your CDA investigator during a scene inspection. It is your defense team’s obligation paint a picture for the DMV hearing officer. Your investigator can capture quality footage of the scene of your arrest, accident surrounding area. Your investigator can then testify at the DMV hearing to authenticate the video and to answer any questions.
How We Handle DMV Video Evidence?
You can be assured that our investigators are experts at locating dmv video evidence. Our investigators are experts in discerning which dmv video evidence is crucial to an investigation and which will be dismissed or discredited by a DMV hearing officer. With literally decades of investigative experience, our team can track down video evidence for your case.