My question involves a speeding ticket from the State of: California.
A friend of mine was stopped for speeding in California. He was charged with going 85 in a 70 mph zone.
He was also charged with driving without a license which I understand is a misdemeanore in Califorina.
My friend presented his valid Chinese drivers license. The officer charged him without having a license. My friend is back home in Shanghai and cannot appear in court to address this issue. I have a certified copy of his license with an English translation issued by the Republic of China. I would like to get this charge dismissed. I can mail the driver license information to the court in Victorville, California. What are the chances that the judge will dismiss the charge without the person appearing? He was driving his sister-in-laws car. Could she be held liable for anything in this case? Would it be best just to ignore the whole thing? I understand that a warrent will be issued for his arrest. I don't know if he is likely to visit the USA again. Any advice will be welcomed. Should I offer to pay the speeding ticket if the misdemeanor is dismissed? Of not say anything about that.

