Bike Helmet Ticket As Minor

[obsolete102891]

My question involves criminal records for the state of: California, Los Angeles.

Okay, so when I was 13 years old I was stopped by an LAPD officer and was issued a citation for not wearing a bicycle helmet and maybe for not having my bike registered. I don't exactly remember. But I was told to go to court, and never went. So what are the consequences and how can I deal with it? I'm 19 now and dealing with immigration so I need to clear this as soon as possible. Thank You

[Mr. Knowitall]

What did they tell you when you called the juvenile court to check the status of the case and what you might do to resolve the old charge (e.g., belatedly pay a fine)?

[obsolete102891]

What did they tell you when you called the juvenile court to check the status of the case and what you might do to resolve the old charge (e.g., belatedly pay a fine)?

Well I haven't done anything about it until now. I don't remember the case number and anything like that. I've been stopped and it nothing shows on my record but I believe it's because I gave the officer a different birthdate. The officer took my fingerprints though. So can I go to an LAPD station and have my record printed out by running my fingerprints?

[Mr. Knowitall]

Did I suggest that you go to the police department and ask them to look up your record? I don't recall doing that. I think I suggested that you contact the court.

So in addition to the ticket, you lied to the police about your birth date? Do you have any more surprises for us? Unless you lied about your name, any case that was opened under your name will be... under your name.

[obsolete102891]

Well i didn't state that I lied to him either. I was born on the 18th but was registered on the 28th. You see what happened there? So I didn't lie to the officer, I just didn't know. I always believed i was born on the 18th, but legally on the 28th. I truly didn't know. Plus i was 13 cut me some slack. Do I just contact any court in L.A county, I don't know which court was assigned to my case. If I were to expunge my record would all that be sealed off? Including not showing up for court. The officer was honestly just a dick. I honestly think he pulled this off because of the color of my skin. i hate to pull the race card but I honestly think this was the case. He was threatening me the whole time.

[That Guy]

Do I just contact any court in L.A county, I don't know which court was assigned to my case.

What city were you cited in? If your selective memory allows you to remember....

If I were to expunge my record would all that be sealed off? Including not showing up for court.

Before you can get anything expunged, you'll have to deal with it... as in show up in court, enter a plea, pay any fees/fines... etc.

The officer was honestly just a dick.

Oh yes... enforcing the laws makes him a dick!

i hate to pull the race card

Then don't!!!