MIP 25662(A) BP Charge

[etsjsu]

I just asked him wether or not I would have to come to santa barbra for court or could I change the location. He responded that i should just call the number on the ticket and get it changed.
If I were to go to Santa Barbra for my court date and plead guilty, do you think the alcohol education class would have to be taken in Santa Barbra? or could I take it in San Jose and bring proof when I am required to return to court?

[cdwjava]

You can probably find an appropriate class in Santa Clara County that woul dbe acceptable for Santa Barbara, yes.

- Carl

[etsjsu]

would you happen to know how to search for these kinds of classes? i've searched youth offender program and came back with the zona seca class, but that's in santa barbara. are there different classes for dui's and mip's? i've found this site http://www.bayareaduidefense.com/Cal...programs.shtml but am not sure if these would count.
thanks

[cdwjava]

You might want to wait until (if) you are convicted. Or, check with the court and see what they accept for 25662 violations.

- Carl

[etsjsu]

great. if i were to call the clerk in santa barbara could they answer questions like that for me? also after my court date, will i have to go back down to santa barbara or can i mail them the proof?

[applesandoranges]

I just got an MIP as well as open container in IV, santa barbara on friday and would really like to know how people can be allowed to take classes instead of losing their license. mostly because I do not want my parents to find out as well. could you just post on here if you find anything close to definitive?
Thanks

[GarrettDSmith]

I Recently got an MIP with 3 of my friends, but the trick is when i recieved it, i had nothing more than a bottle of coke on me. Only my 3 friends were in possession. There was no alcoohol in my bottle at all, and 3 different officers checked it. Whats the best approach for me to take when i go to court? And what are the odds that i get my fine reduced or get my case dismissed altogether?

[cdwjava]

I Recently got an MIP with 3 of my friends, but the trick is when i recieved it, i had nothing more than a bottle of coke on me. Only my 3 friends were in possession. There was no alcoohol in my bottle at all, and 3 different officers checked it. Whats the best approach for me to take when i go to court? And what are the odds that i get my fine reduced or get my case dismissed altogether?

Go to court on the date and time indicated, bring your witnesses, and tell the truth. And, HOPE that the officers did not see any of you passing alcohol around between you. If you even had access to it, then you can be guilty of possession.

[GarrettDSmith]

Also 2 of the cops were drinking out of my bottle, essentially proving that i had nothing in it. Figured that's worth mentioning in court also. And are they pretty firm when it comes down to suspending your lisense? because we were actually getting on the trolley, just doesn't make much sense.

[cdwjava]

If they took a swig from your bottle they were fools. A sniff, sure ... a swig? Nope.

The Vehicle Code says that upon a conviction for 25662 the court SHALL suspend the defendant's license for one year. The defendant can apply for a restricted license if he or she can show a critical need to drive.