Help with some traffic tickets...

[I_Got_Banned]

Originally Posted by CourtClerk

Very few. VERY few. Also, the OP has made no mention of being cited for a misdemeanor. Both violations are infractions (see post 3)

I gotta get paid, man.

Actually, while 21561(a) is an infraction, 21651(b) is a misdemeanor.It depends on which one the OP was cited for.

More than likely, and considering the "Set for compliance" status of the previous citation, I would guess that the OP would have been aware of any related jail time. But then again...

Originally Posted by CourtClerk

I gotta get paid, man.

And well you should!!!

[I_Got_Banned]

Originally Posted by fresa3

Well I have a suspended license so having a strike wont really matter...I guess

Is it suspended because of the Failure To Pay or for another reason?

[fresa3]

same reason..unpaid tickets

[I_Got_Banned]

Originally Posted by fresa3

same reason..unpaid tickets

Do I see an "s" at the end of "ticket" there in your post?

Don't answer that... What I am actually wondering is this:

Do you plan on fighting this most recent ticket that you got or are you just paying it?

Point is, if you're just paying it, you can either do so online, over the phone or by going to the traffic window in court without having to appear before the judge. At that same time, you can get whatever information you might need to help you resolve the outstanding ticket(s) that you have.

[fresa3]

Ok,
I appreciate the help, but it seems that this is being blown way out of the water. How did a simple infraction go to a misdemeanor? I wasnt aware that crossing yellow lines in an intersection was now more than a moving traffic violation. The new ticket...obviously cant pay it (see original post) so I have no choice but to go before a judge. I was just concerned about the outstandings and warrants..just wanted to inquire more about the subject. Thanks for the help on the subject

[I_Got_Banned]

Originally Posted by fresa3

How did a simple infraction go to a misdemeanor?

First, you never referred to your old citation as an infraction... Not until now... Throughout the entire time, you were calling it a "ticket". Now, while you can get "ticketed" for an infraction and while most "tickets" are typically issued for infractions, sometimes they are issued for misdemeanors.

Second, I didn't make it go to a misdemeanor. The California Vehicle Code does that. Read California Vehicle Code section 21651(a) and (b) and you'll see for yourself.

Third, when I asked you what you were cited for, you did not provide the vehicle code sections, you simply replied with a general description. I took that general description and stated that 21651(a) is an infraction and 21651(b) is a misdemeanor. Both of which, by the way, fit the "general" description that you gave.

Forth, and while it has not been mentioned, a Failure To Appear or a Failure To Pay is actually a misdemeanor. Regardless of whether the underlying offense was an infraction or a misdemeanor. Will they throw you in jail for it? Not likely... Like CC said, they want your money...

Originally Posted by fresa3

I wasnt aware that crossing yellow lines in an intersection was now more than a moving traffic violation.

First of all, intersections do not have yellow lines in them.

Second, a "moving traffic violation" can be either, an infraction or a misdemeanor. Perfect example on the is CVC section 21651(a), an infraction AND 21651(b), a misdemeanor. They are both "moving traffic violations".

Originally Posted by fresa3

The new ticket...obviously cant pay it (see original post) so I have no choice but to go before a judge.

Well, actually, you do have the option of asking the clerk for and receiving an automatic 60 day extension... Once that time period is up, you would have to appear before the judge to see if you can be granted more time. At that time, the judge will consider your request and whether he/she will grant it, might be based, in part or in whole, upon what your DMV record shows.

Now will your DMV record show that you have Failed To Pay?

Sure it will... That is why your license is suspended, isn't it?

Considering the fact that you have had 2 years to comply with another order to pay, and yet you failed to even attempt to take care of it or address it in any way, my guess, and this is only a guess, but the judge might not approve your request.

Back to the 60 day extension and while I don't know if you have taken advantage of that or not... You never asked about time extensions; you only asked about jail time.

Originally Posted by fresa3

I was just concerned about the outstandings and warrants..just wanted to inquire more about the subject.

Well, now you know more than you could ever have expected!!!

[fresa3]

Thanks....I guess I will just have to wait some more to pay off the old stuff.... No choice but to do community service for this new one. Honest I don't have the ticket and cant provide you with all the details and citations you are asking..WOW!! Very overwhelming stuff to hear for me! I dont even know where to begin to even look for all that 411.... Sorry I dont know the details of citations and infractions stuff...Im REALLY REALLY young and I have no clue about any of this and after all the info and details I cant fix anything w/out $$ so I am back to square 1, sadly with a suspended license.
TY anyway for the 411 and help