I figured I would update this as I had the court date a few days ago.
Charges dropped, officer a no-show.
One neat thing I learned that I did not know before. When I met with the prosecutor before court she said (and I quote):
Prosecutor: "Right now your fine is $62.50. If you plead not guilty I will amend it back up to 40 over and a fine of $350 including all court costs and 4 points if you are found guilty. If you want you can go to the ticket window right now and pay the $62.50 and forget about court." (I did not know you could pay your original ticket on your court date!)
Me: "What if I plead not guilty and the officer does not show up." (already knowing the answer)
Her: "The charges are thrown out. If you don't want to make a decision right now you can wait in the courtroom and watch for the cop. If he walks in just walk out and go pay the $62.50. If he isn't in the courtroom by the time I call your name the charges will be dismissed!"
Sweeeet! So we just sat in the court room and waited, they called my friends name, officer no show, charges dismissed.
-Jamie M.