Minor in posession of tobacco products in California

[carp3n0ct3m]

What is the name of your state? California

I have a question regarding minors in posession of tobacco products. My sister recently recieved a ticket for being in posession of cigarettes and I've been looking around the net and noticed that many sites, and even on california's own site it says that a minor in posession of tobacco products is punishable by a $75 fine or 30 hours of community service, yet when we went to court today, they fined her $365. Does this sound right? How can the fine be that drastically different from what the California website says the fine is?

Any input on this issue would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance for your help
-Justin

 

[CdwJava]

What is the name of your state? California

I have a question regarding minors in posession of tobacco products. My sister recently recieved a ticket for being in posession of cigarettes and I've been looking around the net and noticed that many sites, and even on california's own site it says that a minor in posession of tobacco products is punishable by a $75 fine or 30 hours of community service, yet when we went to court today, they fined her $365. Does this sound right? How can the fine be that drastically different from what the California website says the fine is?

Any input on this issue would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance for your help
-Justin

Ask for a breakdown of the cost. This cost may also include program costs, court costs, counseling fees, attorney's fees, etc.

- Carl