My question involves juvenile law in the State of: California
This weekend I left a party and had a beer in my hand. I didn't see that there was an officer on the street I was on, and before I could do anything he grabed my wrist and pulled me to the side of the road. He wasn't extremely forceful, but I was definatily suprised by how hard he pulled me. He asked me if I was drunk to which I responded no, but I had been drinking a little bit (5 beers). Without a breathalizer he cited me with a minor in consumption and open container.
I was wondering if there is anyway I could avoid paying the fines, and, hopefully, keep this off my record. I will be 21 in seven months and this is my first offence if that makes any difference. What you you think?

