Got a ticket

[resident-shooter]

Bad news, people. I got a ticket for shooting a 22 in a wildlife area. The amount is $1142. Should I try to go to court and take a lawyer? Is there any chance to bring this amount down? I mean I am just a poor student and this is a BIG chunk of cash for me


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[Unit74]

Were you hunting or something? What is the violation code?

[bballwizard05]

holy shizzle!! your better off getting a DUI (not really but I heard there only a 1000 bucks). But yea more details about the ticket may help

[resident-shooter]

Were you hunting or something? What is the violation code?

No, just shooting paper targets. CCRT- 14551 (q)(36)(A) - possession and use of a rifle in a wildlife area. I don't know why it's THAT big when I was not hunting anything.

[B Strong]

No, just shooting paper targets. CCRT- 14551 (q)(36)(A) - possession and use of a rifle in a wildlife area. I don't know why it's THAT big when I was not hunting anything.

Get a lawyer.

Just walking into court and telling the judge that you can't ubderstand why the fine is so high won't get you anywhere.

At least get the fine knocked down a bit and get a payment plan.

Best of luck.

[Super Spy]

If your poor you may qualify for a public defender, who may plea the thing down to something cheaper. I assume it's a misdemeanor not an infraction? If so and your poor the public defenders office may help.

[resident-shooter]

Thanks for advices. It is a misdemeanor and it has no effect on criminal records or insurance or anything. I just called and no one was there, but the machine told me that since Jan 1, 2009, they make NO payment plans......

[stix213]

Thanks for advices. It is a misdemeanor and it has no effect on criminal records or insurance or anything. I just called and no one was there, but the machine told me that since Jan 1, 2009, they make NO payment plans......

Sorry but that doesn't make sense.... By definition if you are convicted of a misdemeanor it will be on your criminal record as a misdemeanor conviction. Not a felony still, but still a crime. Criminal records are just a list of all the felonies and misdemeanors attributed to you, so being that you say its a misdemeanor it will affect your criminal record. Am I missing something here?

Where was this at anyway?

[resident-shooter]

Sorry but that doesn't make sense.... By definition if you are convicted of a misdemeanor it will be on your criminal record as a misdemeanor conviction. Not a felony still, but still a crime. Criminal records are just a list of all the felonies and misdemeanors attributed to you, so being that you say its a misdemeanor it will affect your criminal record. Am I missing something here?

Where was this at anyway?

Well, I mean it is not a felony or anything super serious. It was in Sacramento Bypass Wildlife Area.

[CHS]

Why did you think it was ok to shoot in a wildlife area?

[resident-shooter]

Why did you think it was ok to shoot in a wildlife area?

Because it is OK to hunt there. They posted a sign in the middle of nowhere saying that only shellshots are OK, but I never saw it. The group of signs at the entrance didn't say anything. In fact, I saw a plenty of BULLET holes out there.

[CHS]

Because it is OK to hunt there. They posted a sign in the middle of nowhere saying that only shellshots are OK, but I never saw it. The group of signs at the entrance didn't say anything. In fact, I saw a plenty of BULLET holes out there.

There are tons of places where it's legal to hunt, but not legal to plink.

[00BuckShot]

Sorry to hear about the violation. CA has a bunch of stupid laws. Can't hunt here with that, then but it's OK anyother time. You have to know what areas are Shotgun Only and what aren't. Ignorance is no excuse. Get an attorney, that's my only advice.

[resident-shooter]

I have already learned my lesson and haters can keep their hate to themselves. thanks for advices tho

[forgiven]

Good luck and try hard not to let this affect you when it comes to shooting sports. How was the officers behavior? Since you have had time to recollect did the officer offer you any wiggle room? I'm just curious and I'm saddened for you.