My question involves criminal law for the state of: South Carolina, Beaufort County
I was issued a ticket this weekend for a "Glass Violation". I had a glass bottle on the beach.
I called the court this morning to get a fine amount etc.. and the person who answered the phone said she didnt have a copy of my ticket yet, but said I could fax it over to her and she would show the judge. She asked me if it had alcohol in it, and I said no, because it is just a "Glass Violation".
She went on and on saying that if there was alcohol in it, that the Judge will want to know. And will ask the cop who gave me the ticket.
She also said that the fine is typically $1092!!! And if there was alcohol in it, then thats a double whammy....
She freaked me out, so I did not fax her the ticket, I instead called an Attorney and sent it to him.
Im waiting to hear back from him, but in the meantime, I thought I would write in here.
Does anyone know what the fines are like for this?
And what do I do if I am asked if there was Alcohol???
This is crazy!! Im so stressed!!!!!!!!!!

