I got a ticket for driving in the carpool lane. There were circumstances that caused me to drive in that lane. Do I have a case?

You do have a case. You must present evidence to the court that the reason that you violated the 2-occupant minimum in the carpool lane was that...

The police must have a legal reason to search you if they don't have a search warrant. If you didn't consent to the search, it is possible that the...