I got a $50 fine for fare evasion on the Buffalo Metro. On the ticket, the officer wrote the wrong location down (which I can prove), and the wrong SSN. This is also the first time I have been cited for it. I have a hearing set for Tuesday, and have a few questions:
First, is the information I have above enough to get out of the fine?
Second, if the officer does not show up, do I automatically get off?
Third, will this offense go on a criminal record? And would I be able to get it expunged somehow?
Now, I am aware that if I say that the SSN is wrong, the cop could say that's the number I said, and I could get another fine for lying on a ticket. I probably also get a fine for not telling them is wrong. Which is the better option?
Thank you.
First, is the information I have above enough to get out of the fine?
Second, if the officer does not show up, do I automatically get off?
Third, will this offense go on a criminal record? And would I be able to get it expunged somehow?
Now, I am aware that if I say that the SSN is wrong, the cop could say that's the number I said, and I could get another fine for lying on a ticket. I probably also get a fine for not telling them is wrong. Which is the better option?
Thank you.
