So, you wan't me to write this dude a letter?  Not to be a pessimist, but I really don't think "online forum testimony" will hold much weight in front of a judge.  If he's short on dough why doesn't he just plea the ticket down and/or ask for some time to pay.  Or try a new post...For Sale, one of my three Sammi's. He could probably turn one into some fast cash in the Garage Sale here, and still have two left to play with. Not trying to be an a$$, merely suggesting a different solution to Enrique's problem.  But if it'll help, I'm going to send him an email confirming the lack of power of my Samurai