I will present your opinions in Yahoo answers to the judge/?

Question

Ok, I got a ticket in Lexington, SC. The police officer said he saw me throw a ciggarett butt out the window of my car.. I got fined $540.00. I did not argue or cause problems with the police officer. Is $540.00, too high for a first offense for a cigarett butt littering charge.. Yes or no? and state. I will present your answers to the judge by printed copy. Then I will post the response.

Answer 1

Ask for the butt in question (the evidence) along with a DNA sample taken from the butt.

Answer 2

First of, the judge is not going to care what people on Yahoo Answers have to say about it. Although it is what I would consider a steep fine, this may have been brought about by fires caused previously by careless smokers such as yourself.
You really have no options other than to pay the fine.

Answer 3

You didn't argue is equal to you not denying it.

The cost of tickets for traffic violations are not based on a sliding scale fee. They are mandatory for anyone and everyone and the amount is determined by state and municipal law.

Consider yourself lucky for being notified in person. I knew someone who received a *letter* from the sherriff's office saying someone witnessed the butt being discarded, got their plate number, and reported them. Wow.

Answer 4

I have lived and worked in the Lexington area. Dude...you are better off just paying the fine or asking for community service.

Answer 5

Sorry, dawg, not knowing the law and the fines for breaking that law in particular, will not clear you from guilt or the fine. This really doesn't have to turn into a fight. Pay the fine, and use the ashtray in your car from now on. Seriously, just pay the fine, there are more important things to fight for.