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Bbudde

Guest
What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? California

I was recently issued an MIP (25662(A)) Ticket. Furthermore, the officer stated he will make it an infraction and not a misdemeanor. I am 20 years old.

My questions are these:

1. For an MIP Infraction, what are the possible penalties that can be issued to me? I am a first time offender.

2. Is it mandatory that I show up to my court date in a month?

3. Is there a significant difference of having my ticket be issued as an infraction versus a misdemeanor?

Thanks. I appreciate any help.
 


CdwJava

Senior Member
Bbudde said:
I was recently issued an MIP (25662(A)) Ticket. Furthermore, the officer stated he will make it an infraction and not a misdemeanor. I am 20 years old.
A first offense is punishable only by a fine of $250 or 24-48 hours (or about that) of community service. It already IS essentially an infraction.


1. For an MIP Infraction, what are the possible penalties that can be issued to me? I am a first time offender.
See above.


2. Is it mandatory that I show up to my court date in a month?
Only if you don't want to go to jail for a brand new offense.


3. Is there a significant difference of having my ticket be issued as an infraction versus a misdemeanor?
Fine versus jail time.

- Carl
 
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Bbudde

Guest
Thanks so much. Also one more question..

How does this affect my record? And if so, for how long? Thanks
 

CdwJava

Senior Member
Bbudde said:
Thanks so much. Also one more question..

How does this affect my record? And if so, for how long? Thanks
Well, if you were convicted of a misdemeanor, it would show on your criminal history forever (or until pardoned or expunged). This way, it will remain forever as a court record or local agency record, but it shouldn't be entered into a Criminal Offender record readily accessable state-wide.

- Carl
 

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