My question involves criminal law for the state of: California
I've been charhed with
As an infraction (not misdemeanor). The penalty is $300 and a day of community service.23111. No person in any vehicle and no pedestrian shall throw or discharge from or upon any road or highway or adjoining area, public or private, any lighted or nonlighted cigarette, cigar, match, or any flaming or glowing substance. This section shall be known as the Paul Buzzo Act.
Basically two officers saw me heading towards my friend's car saying I threw a cigarette out on the street and then pulled over my friend and gave me the citation.
I went to a court appearance and pled not guilty.
Never been to court before, and have no idea how I'm going to fight it
I'm meeting for a free consultation with a lawyer tomorrow. I'm not sure whether it'd be worth it to actually pay her to represent me or not.
It was also suggested maybe I can contact the city attorney and go for a plea bargain and try to reduce the penalty. I'd especially like to get rid of the day of community service
Any advice is welcome

