It would obviously be automatic grounds for dismissal if it was a different cop, for two reasons:
- The citing officer must show up in court (Most of the time they do).
and
- A whole load of other reasons (Forgery, lying under oath, an ethical violation, possibly contempt, etc.).
I've never seen something like this before, but yes, I've known of and actually witnessed crummy officers lying
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