Legal Question in Traffic Law in California

My son got a "Notice to Appear" for speeding ticket in December 2009 and did not appear. He is bipolar. Now he has a letter saying to pay the ticket within 10 days or it will be another $300. I want him t learn a lesson and face a judge but the ticket is with L.A. Superior in Santa Clarita Court, Valencia, CA. Can he just appear at a local L.A. court without an appointment to plead guilty? He is going to have to say he can't pay the fine. What do you think the consequences will be? The bail is $1,015 (less $300 if paid within 10 days). He is also currently on informal probation.

He is getting a letter from his doctor to say he has mental problems.

Thank you so much.


Asked on 5/04/10, 4:06 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Do not use the court system to teach your son a lesson. He should go to any L.A. court and volunteer to do jail time instead of paying. He'll be out in less than a day with jail overcrowding.

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Answered on 5/09/10, 5:21 am


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