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Maria25

Junior Member
What is the name of your state? California

I received a ticket in Santa Barbara County for throwing a lit cigarette butt out my vehicle window. I live 3 hours away, i was there just for the day. The officer marked it as a misdemeanor, and said i must attend court in Santa Barbara County.

Is there a way i can have my court date moved to my home area? What can i expect? I have no criminal history, not even any traffic tickets before. Maybe the judge will just dimiss it?

Thank you in advance!
 


I AM ALWAYS LIABLE

Senior Member
Maria25 said:
What is the name of your state? California

I received a ticket in Santa Barbara County for throwing a lit cigarette butt out my vehicle window. I live 3 hours away, i was there just for the day. The officer marked it as a misdemeanor, and said i must attend court in Santa Barbara County.

Is there a way i can have my court date moved to my home area?

MY RESPONSE: No. SB has jurisdiction over you and the violation you committed - - not some other jurisdiction.



What can i expect?

MY RESPONSE: A huge fine and community service. If you can't do either, then it's jail time. Bring a check book.




I have no criminal history, not even any traffic tickets before. Maybe the judge will just dimiss it?

MY RESPONSE: Yes. And the Moon is made of Swiss Cheese.


IAAL
 

Shay-Pari'e

Senior Member
No it cannot be changed, and I highly doubt it will be dismissed.

You as a smoker know not to throw butts out in a area like that. Didn't your mother teach you how fires are started?

You are lucky you did not start one, as you would be
facing a felony.
 

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