Re: Wanted: Advice on appealing traffic ticket

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From: John Fereira
Date: Thu, 11 May 1995 00:00

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In article <artemisD8EI1D.ECr@netcom.com>,
Michelle Dick <artemis@netcom.com> wrote:
>In article <capstanD8E067.GvM@netcom.com>,
>Paul Schwartz <capstan@netcom.com> wrote:
>>In article <dangD8Dty3.FDB@netcom.com>, Dan Goodin <dang@netcom.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>Does anyone know if I appeal for a lower fine if I'll merely get laughed 
>>>out of the Oakland Municipal Court?
>>
>>I have successfully convinced judges to lower fines.  Go appear before 
>>the judge and plead poverty.
>
>And sometimes they'll substitute community service.
 
I don't think that if you explain your financial situation you'll get laughed 
out of court.  You can ask for community service or more likely the judge
will allow you to pay the fine over several months.  I've seen that granted
to people currently unemployeed.


-- 
John Fereira   "Guru of Miscellany"
Pleasanton, CA
Viacom Cable Division

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From: viacom@netcom.com (John Fereira)
Subject: Re: Wanted: Advice on appealing traffic ticket
Date: 1995/05/11
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