Been there. Never plead guilty. He made the big mistake by letting you go. What was your charge? If you plead not guilty, before the judge sees you to plead your case, the DA will come to you with a lesser charge. Plead guilty to the lesser charge. Don't go any farther than that! You won't beat it. When you plead not guilty, they will automatically come back to you with a lesser charge just so they don't have to dick with your pissy case. I've fought tickets and a misdemeanor charge the same way. Tried once to fight it all the way. Waste of time. I plead not guilty to ever ticket i've had. None have been settled with what was written........except the one!
73/55 not guilty. settled for 59/55 no points
64/45 not guilty. settled for 49/45 no points
77/55 not guilty. fought it all the way after declining 59/55. convicted of 77/55.
Criminal mischief. not guilty. settled for disorderly conduct. $50 fine! haha
You get the drift. You messed up by admitting guilt. He messed up by letting you go after smoking. When they offer you the bargain take it! Don't go any farther. They want your money...... that's all. Just give them a little less and go on your way. Tell me your charge and I bet I can tell you their offer.
