Legal Question in Traffic Law in California

I got a ticket like a month ago in Santa Clara County division. I crossed the pedestrian cross walk while a pedestrian was walking.

I got the court date and appeared before the judge. He ordered me to pay $220 fine plus driving school. But I am a 20 yr old full time student and unemployed. And there is no way I can afford that much money. I requested the judge on the day of my appearance that I am unemployed and I am a student and if he could give me community hours or something else than the payment. He refuses to listen to me and said "thank you; you can leave now". I am wondering if there is any alternative to this to escape the payment and appeal for something else including doing community hours.

Thank you in advance.


Asked on 8/05/09, 2:24 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Joe Dane Law Office of Joe Dane

The judge always has discretion to allow you to something besides pay a fine, but it's not mandatory.

You can arrange a payment with the court based on your ability to pay. You'll have to work with the collections department of the court where this occurred.

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Answered on 8/05/09, 3:21 pm


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