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[Alprazolam]

He was cited for Minor Consumption at a college campus a few months ago. The day after New Years he went to his court hearing, and they gave him the option to take the Alcohol Program. He asked how long he had to pay the 350.00 ticket, and the Prosecutor stated"60 days" , well he came over today and showed me his Misdemeanor document with the date and everything, and it says he has to be there this Friday to pay.. What can he do? He has school on Friday, and lives 2 1/2 hrs away, and it starts at 8:30 A.M. .


Thanks, I'm just trying to give him correct info so he doesn't end up with a warrant out for him.

 

[BigJ]

Call.the.courthouse.

 

[Alprazolam]

Originally posted by: BigJ
Call.the.courthouse.

I'll have him do that, why don't they let him mail the payment via Cashiers Check? Seems odd.

 

[Mill]

Originally posted by: Alprazolam

Originally posted by: BigJ
Call.the.courthouse.

I'll have him do that, why don't they let him mail the payment via Cashiers Check? Seems odd.

Because many offenses REQUIRE a hearing or appearance in court.

 

[txrandom]

Do you like your cousin?

 

[Alprazolam]

Originally posted by: Mill

Originally posted by: Alprazolam

Originally posted by: BigJ
Call.the.courthouse.

I'll have him do that, why don't they let him mail the payment via Cashiers Check? Seems odd.

Because many offenses REQUIRE a hearing or appearance in court.

He was already there for one appearance where he chose the alcohol class, this makes zero sense having to go again ..

 

[Mill]

Originally posted by: Alprazolam

Originally posted by: Mill

Originally posted by: Alprazolam

Originally posted by: BigJ
Call.the.courthouse.

I'll have him do that, why don't they let him mail the payment via Cashiers Check? Seems odd.

Because many offenses REQUIRE a hearing or appearance in court.

He was already there for one appearance where he chose the alcohol class, this makes zero sense having to go again ..

Sure it does. The Judge or DA wants proof he attended the class, and they require his appearance to finish up the paperwork and to pay the court.

There's absolutely nothing unoriginal about having to appear multiple times for a ticket that you contest -- or if your presence is required. Very rarely is a case ever settled with one court date -- especially when requirements like alcohol education, community service, or anger management classes are imposed upon a defendant. The point is not just to fine you, but to teach you a lesson and create an inconvenience.

He's the one that is the burden on the court system and decided to take the Alcohol Class instead of pleading guilty and paying the fine. They aren't just going to accommodate his whims since he is already getting a break by being able to take the class in lieu of a conviction.

A court appearance simply assures he completed the terms of his deal with the prosecution, and it prevents mishaps and excuses about stuff being "lost" in the mail. Plus, if he didn't meet the terms, it allows the judge to chunk his ass in jail.

Fairly simple stuff. If he doesn't want an inconvenience then don't break the law -- or don't get caught.

 

[Captante]

Have him call the courthouse Monday morning & see if he can work somthing out ... he may be able to get the date pushed back a bit or even find a way to get out of actually going & its certainly worth a try .... worst-case is he skips school & gets his a$$ to court to pay the man his due.

Originally posted by: txrandom
Do you like your cousin?

Of course if the answer here is no just tell him to blow it off!

 

[Alprazolam]

Originally posted by: Mill

Originally posted by: Alprazolam

Originally posted by: Mill

Originally posted by: Alprazolam

Originally posted by: BigJ
Call.the.courthouse.

I'll have him do that, why don't they let him mail the payment via Cashiers Check? Seems odd.

Because many offenses REQUIRE a hearing or appearance in court.

He was already there for one appearance where he chose the alcohol class, this makes zero sense having to go again ..

Sure it does. The Judge or DA wants proof he attended the class, and they require his appearance to finish up the paperwork and to pay the court.

There's absolutely nothing unoriginal about having to appear multiple times for a ticket that you contest -- or if your presence is required. Very rarely is a case ever settled with one court date -- especially when requirements like alcohol education, community service, or anger management classes are imposed upon a defendant. The point is not just to fine you, but to teach you a lesson and create an inconvenience.

He's the one that is the burden on the court system and decided to take the Alcohol Class instead of pleading guilty and paying the fine. They aren't just going to accommodate his whims since he is already getting a break by being able to take the class in lieu of a conviction.

A court appearance simply assures he completed the terms of his deal with the prosecution, and it prevents mishaps and excuses about stuff being "lost" in the mail. Plus, if he didn't meet the terms, it allows the judge to chunk his ass in jail.

Fairly simple stuff. If he doesn't want an inconvenience then don't break the law -- or don't get caught.

He hasn't had to take the class yet, all this is for is Payment, very stupid .
He hasn't

 

[IAteYourMother]

is your cousin hot?

 

[Alprazolam]

Originally posted by: IAteYourMother
is your cousin hot?

Are you a queer?

 

[Mill]

Originally posted by: Alprazolam

Originally posted by: Mill

Originally posted by: Alprazolam

Originally posted by: Mill

Originally posted by: Alprazolam

Originally posted by: BigJ
Call.the.courthouse.

I'll have him do that, why don't they let him mail the payment via Cashiers Check? Seems odd.

Because many offenses REQUIRE a hearing or appearance in court.

He was already there for one appearance where he chose the alcohol class, this makes zero sense having to go again ..

Sure it does. The Judge or DA wants proof he attended the class, and they require his appearance to finish up the paperwork and to pay the court.

There's absolutely nothing unoriginal about having to appear multiple times for a ticket that you contest -- or if your presence is required. Very rarely is a case ever settled with one court date -- especially when requirements like alcohol education, community service, or anger management classes are imposed upon a defendant. The point is not just to fine you, but to teach you a lesson and create an inconvenience.

He's the one that is the burden on the court system and decided to take the Alcohol Class instead of pleading guilty and paying the fine. They aren't just going to accommodate his whims since he is already getting a break by being able to take the class in lieu of a conviction.

A court appearance simply assures he completed the terms of his deal with the prosecution, and it prevents mishaps and excuses about stuff being "lost" in the mail. Plus, if he didn't meet the terms, it allows the judge to chunk his ass in jail.

Fairly simple stuff. If he doesn't want an inconvenience then don't break the law -- or don't get caught.

He hasn't had to take the class yet, all this is for is Payment, very stupid .
He hasn't

I'm not denying it is stupid. I'm just telling you why it is the way it is.

 

[Alprazolam]

Originally posted by: Mill

Originally posted by: Alprazolam

Originally posted by: Mill

Originally posted by: Alprazolam

Originally posted by: Mill

Originally posted by: Alprazolam

Originally posted by: BigJ
Call.the.courthouse.

I'll have him do that, why don't they let him mail the payment via Cashiers Check? Seems odd.

Because many offenses REQUIRE a hearing or appearance in court.

He was already there for one appearance where he chose the alcohol class, this makes zero sense having to go again ..

Sure it does. The Judge or DA wants proof he attended the class, and they require his appearance to finish up the paperwork and to pay the court.

There's absolutely nothing unoriginal about having to appear multiple times for a ticket that you contest -- or if your presence is required. Very rarely is a case ever settled with one court date -- especially when requirements like alcohol education, community service, or anger management classes are imposed upon a defendant. The point is not just to fine you, but to teach you a lesson and create an inconvenience.

He's the one that is the burden on the court system and decided to take the Alcohol Class instead of pleading guilty and paying the fine. They aren't just going to accommodate his whims since he is already getting a break by being able to take the class in lieu of a conviction.

A court appearance simply assures he completed the terms of his deal with the prosecution, and it prevents mishaps and excuses about stuff being "lost" in the mail. Plus, if he didn't meet the terms, it allows the judge to chunk his ass in jail.

Fairly simple stuff. If he doesn't want an inconvenience then don't break the law -- or don't get caught.

He hasn't had to take the class yet, all this is for is Payment, very stupid .
He hasn't

I'm not denying it is stupid. I'm just telling you why it is the way it is.

Thanks for the info, I'll tell him to call, and explain his situation, and also ask why he only received 40 days for payment instead of the 60 promised .