Traffic violation procedures
in Criminal and Misdemeanor Law ·
I had my ID details taken on an Amtrak train because I didn't have a ticket—well, I actually had a pass that covers me from Washington, D.C. to the suburbs, but I decided to ride just one stop further out to a neighboring town. The price for that single extra stop ends up being more expensive than the pass for the entire stretch from the suburbs back to Washington, D.C.—which, honestly, nobody would ever buy! It seems like every time there’s an inspection on the train, they always show up right on that specific stretch between the suburb and the next town.
Anyway, I’m wondering if anyone here has had any direct experience dealing with Amtrak specifically. Are they actually going to sue me if I don't pay this $30 charge, or $133 issue a fine? Also, is there any chance I could swap that fine for community service?
Is there any way I can essentially "intimidate" them into dropping the lawsuit entirely? For instance, if I send a response stating that, should it go to court, I will be requesting to perform community service instead of paying the fine—do you think that would work?
Anyway, I’m wondering if anyone here has had any direct experience dealing with Amtrak specifically. Are they actually going to sue me if I don't pay this $30 charge, or $133 issue a fine? Also, is there any chance I could swap that fine for community service?
Is there any way I can essentially "intimidate" them into dropping the lawsuit entirely? For instance, if I send a response stating that, should it go to court, I will be requesting to perform community service instead of paying the fine—do you think that would work?