update: got the fine reduced!

yeah i might have to do that- living in nyc things are tight! someone was saying to ask for a lesser fine and donate to charity which might work?

yes that is a good point.. lol i wish i knew that it was that expensive

oh man that is brutal!! it really must be a great moneymaker especially during the summer time. yeah i am not sure because it is also virtual court so im not sure how it works? is the cop suppose to show up also and if he doesnt i can say not guilty?

haha i am not exactly sure yet so could use some help there.. i think something along the lines of i moved to new york city a few months ago and although i have been loving it it has been quite the adjustment! i was at the jersey shore for the first time and i didnt know about the strict open container laws being from maryland. i know ignorance is not an excuse although i was hoping showing up today and showing that i am sorry and that it wont happen again will help reduce the fine

that is true.. luckily the court is virtual so it wouldnt be a complete waste of my day

if you were me would you just pay the citation? I think it is $450 although if I try and fight it and go to court it will be $60 court fee

right but i have been to court before for a speeding ticket where the prosecutor lessened the charge so not sure if it would work similarly for an open container citation

i know lol i was expecting the ticket to be around 100 tops

got it i will try that! so there is a possibility that they could lower the fine?

okay thank you!

yes it was LDW and my court date is tomorrow! scared