What is the name of your state? Ohio.
I live in Ohio and got a ticket in California for doing a burnout (exhibition of speed - 23109-C). I was in a rental car on vacation and stomped on the gas at a stop light and squeeled the tires. An officer saw me and gave me the ticket. It was a dumb thing to do and I got caught.
My problem is the ticket said that a court appearance was manditory. I called the court and was told I could pay the fine but was shocked at the penality. It's a misdemeanor charge with a $850 fine and 2-points on my license. Would I do better to go there in person and try to get a reduced sentence? I have a clean driving record and haven't had a ticket in ten years. At first I figured by the time I payed for a plane ticket to go out there and then payed a reduced fine (if I could get one) would probably make the cost a wash. But I am concerned that a misdemeanor charge will adversely effect my insurance. Could a court appointed lawer make an appearance for me? What is my best option?
I live in Ohio and got a ticket in California for doing a burnout (exhibition of speed - 23109-C). I was in a rental car on vacation and stomped on the gas at a stop light and squeeled the tires. An officer saw me and gave me the ticket. It was a dumb thing to do and I got caught.
My problem is the ticket said that a court appearance was manditory. I called the court and was told I could pay the fine but was shocked at the penality. It's a misdemeanor charge with a $850 fine and 2-points on my license. Would I do better to go there in person and try to get a reduced sentence? I have a clean driving record and haven't had a ticket in ten years. At first I figured by the time I payed for a plane ticket to go out there and then payed a reduced fine (if I could get one) would probably make the cost a wash. But I am concerned that a misdemeanor charge will adversely effect my insurance. Could a court appointed lawer make an appearance for me? What is my best option?