Gonzales advises drivers who are ticketed to show up in court if they have the time. Sometimes, if you plead guilty and show up in court, the judge will lower your fine, Gonzales said. Also, if the police officer who ticketed the driver does not show up in court or shows up and cannot positively identify the driver as the offender, the driver is free of all charges. Students can lower their chances of having their parties broken up and reduce the number of their friends who receive MIPs or PIs by following a few basic guidelines. Such guidelines include making sure all guests park their cars properly.
Cars blocking traffic and driveways bring unwanted attention to house parties.
Party hosts should keep guests inside the house as this will minimize the noise that is heard outside and reduce the chances of students getting PIs. People with alcohol in their systems and in public view can be ticketed for public intoxication. House parties with open doors or windows are invitations for police officers to catch students drinking. Police officers have the right to enter a building if they are let in or if they have probable cause, which includes often seeing minors drinking. Students do not have to invite officers in if the door is closed and the officers do have a warrant.