Reply to "Speeding Defense?"

And one other thing, I've got to believe that even in Quebec you are entitled to full disclosure from the prosecution. And, unless I'm wrong about this, you should have your lawyer immediately request disclosure of all evidence that the prosecution has in the case - and request it be provided in English (and get dated proof of delivery of your request). If they don't deliver the information, then, in court you or your lawyer requests that the case be dismissed (or a stay of proceedings - whatever the correct terminology is in Quebec). The prosecution will likely ask for an adjournment to a future date, and if you get that far, then your lawyer will either make some progress on the plea front, or will request that the officer be summoned at the future date as a witness (I believe even in Quebec if you request they subpoena the officer, then he has to show up, the third thing your lawyer may do (if your next court date is far enough in the future) is put forward a motion that your constitutional right to a speedy trial has been infringed.

All of the above is done for a couple of reasons...
1) To ensure you get a fair trial - the law is there for your protection, if they are not willing to disclose evidence, how can you prepare a proper defense? And if they drag things on too long, then your memory (and that of the witness) of what happened becomes hazier - again, impacting your right to a fair trial.
2) To ensure that they really believe prosecuting you is the right thing for the court system to spend their time doing (if they give up because of the challenges you're making, then obviously, their case isn't strong enough, or they think they'd be better off prosecuting people who don't put up a fight).

Of course, I'm not a lawyer, and I certainly haven't read much about Quebec legal proceedings, so take my advice with a grain of salt.