went to court on a $97.00 ticket, for open container the judge raised it to $181.00. i was under the impresstion if you go to court the judge usesully will drop it some. my frinds i went with got thers dropped. seemes unfair
2007-10-22 05:04:22 · 14 answers · asked by rasbeery jam 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I'd have to know the particulars, but it's possible that the officer either tried really hard to cut you a break, or may have overlooked something. The judge is not bound to the citation, he's bound by the law. If the law is tougher than the citation, that's fair.
Look, sometimes judges WILL drop fines some, or dismiss a ticket entirely, but if they did that every single time someone fights a ticket, don't you think everyone would fight every ticket?
It's fair. You were offered a break and didn't see it was a break.
2007-10-22 05:09:37 · answer #1 · answered by open4one 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not sure who told you that by going to Court you would end up paying less. Had the ticket been dismissed, then yes, or if you have ZERO dings on your record, then maybe, but as someone else pointed out, what is the point of the system if everyone who fights it gets a break?
You have just learned a valueable lesson, don't believe everything you hear.
Keep your open containers inside and you shouldn't have this problem anymore.
Good luck.
2007-10-22 05:20:52 · answer #2 · answered by Rottluver 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Did he raise the fine or were you simply made to pay court costs for contesting the ticket? Generally any time you take a ticket to court you will be made to pay an additional amount for processing unless you are found not guilty and released from paying any of the fees.
2007-10-22 05:14:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Were you late paying this fine? I mean.. usually when you get a ticket for a violation it is for a set amount! This ticker according to what you have stated doubled from original amount of $97.00?? I think they're is something you are leaving out here!
2007-10-22 05:09:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It appears the Judge didn't appreciate your attitude. The listed fine amount is not the max, its what you pay if you just pay it. the judge has the discretion to fine you any amount that is within the range called for by the statute. I think he was telling you that you really would have been better off if you hadn't opened your mouth.
2007-10-22 05:25:11 · answer #5 · answered by webned 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's what you get for listening to the Yahoo! Lawyers on here that tell everyone to fight every ticket.
2007-10-22 05:22:16 · answer #6 · answered by Matt 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Learn the lesson, life is unfair and you son just got your *** spanked by the judge.
2007-10-22 05:11:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
LOL
You want 'fair' from the court system???
LMFAO!!!
Let me guess... you tried to defend yourself or you insulted the judge? Ya gotta at least LOOK contrite.
2007-10-22 05:17:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
tiscpa should get best answer...
Never expect justice from the police or the court systems....They are just about making money...
2007-10-22 07:05:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you contested the citation, and lost, then there were court fees added.
2007-10-22 05:41:11 · answer #10 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋