I recently defended a Client for a misdemeanor charge for violating his DUI hardship Drivers License restrictions (allowed driving for work, school, groceries, ect...). It was sad really, Client was a flight attendant, in uniform, arrested right outside the airport catching an international flight (had docs in hand). At the sounding I announced ready for trial and waived jury trial. The Judge berated the poor prosecutor like a child, "you do know you have to prove the charge right? I have never seen such a waste of tax payer dollars." She was right, but I couldn't believe the Judge said that or the prosecutor didn't move to have her recused, I even stuck up for the prosecutor, saying he was smart and fair with me but his hands were tied by his supervisors, and ultimately on trial day the prosecutor got supervisor approval to dismiss. But imagine what a waste of time/money if the trial went forward, especially if I elected trial by jury.