Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Hello,
I recently was iven 2 tickets "to appear" in court due to 2 warrants I didn't know I had. I have a squeeky clean record and have never been to jail. I apparantly had two tickets for "bus fare" evasion which I never got.
I think someone used my info when they got busted. They used my address in May and in July. I moved from that adress at the end of May. So, if any mail got sent there, it would've been returned. Now I have to appear and I'm terrified. I have never been in trouble. The only reason they stopped me at the bus stop this time was because I stepped into the bus path and got back on the curb. I had bus fare.
The cop assigned the same court date & time for both tickets and they're for 2 different court houses.
What can I do? What's the process? Can I handle it before I go before a judge? Will I have to go to jail?
I live in L.A. California

Asked on 10/15/11, 9:38 am

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David M. Wallin Law Offices OF David M. Wallin

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You should contact an attorney in or near your area as soon as possible. Go over all the facts of the allegation and the court-house the issue is going to be heard in, and I'm sure you will have all your questions answered. I wish you well ............. David Wallin

Answered on 10/15/11, 10:13 am

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