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  • 06-14-2010, 08:32 PM
    Caroline90
    How to Write a Letter to the Judge
    My boyfriend and I were recently ticketed in New York state for being in a park after hours. He lives in New York; I do not. The officer that issued the ticket gave us a court date and told us that this is a civil matter, not criminal. I called the court clerk today and asked her about what the procedure would be to possibly just take care of the issue by paying a fine, rather than having to go to court---being that it would be a lot of traveling for me to go back there for court. The clerk informed me that I would need to write a letter to the judge explaining the situation and he would write back with his decision--which she said would most likely be that I could just deal with the whole thing through the mail. I was wondering if anyone could give me an idea as to what to say in this type of letter. Should I plead guilty or not guilty? I really want to just take care of this in the easiest way possible...meaning, without having to go to court. I am willing to pay the fine. I just don't know how to write this type of letter and what to say in it. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
  • 06-15-2010, 01:01 AM
    KeyWestDan
    Re: How to Write a Letter to the Judge
    Simply write a letter explaining your situation. Offer to pay a fine.

    Do not plea not guilty. That will require a trial and adjudication. You don't have to plead guilty. Plea no contest.

    The judge will take the letter as a motion and will issue an order. Chances are the judge will go along with anything reasonable.
  • 06-16-2010, 11:48 AM
    Mr. Knowitall
    Re: How to Write a Letter to the Judge
    You were cited under what exact statute or ordinance?

    The ticket has a mandatory court date?
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