My question involves criminal law for the state of: Pennsylvania
I was a passenger in the car when my friend was pulled over for speeding. The officer thought just cause to do a sobriety test which my friend failed. The officer asked if I had anything to drink which I told him I did. He never asked my name or for my license. There was a cup with a small amount of beer that had an empty cup under it. It was not mine. The tow truck came to impound the car - I was instructed to find a ride home. my friend was taken to the station with the officer. Ironically - we all remembered that we have met before and we have a mutual friend. Apparently our mutual Friend was called by this officer and he asked our mutual friend my name. Two weeks later I receive an open container ticket in the mail. It reads "Restriction on Alcoholic Beverages" Section 75 article 3809. It was stated that there were two cups on the floor board and that I asked driver to dispose them. this was not the case. The fine was $125 (including court costs). What do I do? I had a dui 2 years ago - and it was a mess. I would pay fine but that is admission of guilt. Will that affect my record and car insurance? Is it possible to fight this? I feel railroaded. I am a wreck about this . We were all at a game - my wife drove many children home so I asked him to give me a ride home - not sure what to do.

