I got a $50 fine for fare evasion on the Buffalo Metro. On the ticket, the officer wrote the wrong location down (which I can prove), and the wrong SSN. This is also the first time I have been cited for it. I have a hearing set for Tuesday, and have a few questions:
First, is the information I have above enough to get out of the fine?
Second, if the officer does not show up, do I automatically get off?
Third, will this offense go on a criminal record? And would I be able to get it expunged somehow?
2007-10-17 14:29:05 · 7 answers · asked by Chopper 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Ok, the reason I did not pay the fine is that I may be able to get it reduced for going to court.
Next, how long will it take to get it expunged?
2007-10-17 14:40:06 · update #1
extex_cop: Thank you, you brought up a good point about the wrong SSN. If I don't say it's the wrong one, it won't affect my record, but if could get in more trouble for that, but if I do say it's the wrong one, I could get another fine.
What would be the better option?
2007-10-17 14:45:06 · update #2
I'd be more concerned about the fare evasion charge, than the wrong location, and SSN. Pay it, keep your mouth shut, and don't do it again.
2007-10-17 14:55:11 · answer #1 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Pay the fine...you broke the law...learn from your mistake. Location does not have to be exact...and if you say that's not your SSN...the officer could say...well that is what you gave him at the time...them you get an extra fine for giving false information to a police officer.
You could go to court...plead 'No Contest'...ask for a reduced fine and probation with the offense being taken off your record if you finish your time period without committing another offense.
2007-10-17 14:40:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Just pay the fine you broke the law. The metro ride was at the most $5. You were not smart enough to pay that so you should pay the $50 to learn a lesson. Why waist the court's time by fighting it you won't win.
2007-10-17 14:33:19 · answer #3 · answered by Steven C 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There is NO SUCH THING as automatically dismissing ANY legal proceeding. IF the officer does not appear, AND the ticket does not properly identify you, you stand a good chance getting the charge dismissed. If the officer DOES show up, they can FIX everything else.
2007-10-17 14:35:08 · answer #4 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I agree with the first poster just pay the fine Mr. Cheapo.
2007-10-17 14:37:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Why didn't you just pay the fair in the first place? It would have been cheaper that way.
2007-10-17 14:39:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
The case will not be recorded if the policeman does not appear. However, if the case prosper, the record will remain unless expugned after a long period of time with no offense repeated.
2007-10-17 14:34:51 · answer #7 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 1⤊ 6⤋