Civil Rights Issues: Stop Sign Citation Violation in California

I've been reading all about stop sign citation violation , and I couldn't see any chance of me winning this case , my only question is , since I already paid the fine of 237.00 , what it can happen in my court date ? I will have chance to try to defend myself ? Also I learned that the referee in charge is very restricted , he wont let me talk .
Is there any chance to the officer no show up and have my case dismissed ? Sorry I'm totally lost .
Thanks

Civil Rights Issues: Stop Sign Citation Violation in California