The truth is you have to pay the ticket. If you try to fight a ticket like that you will be screwing yourself. You are damn lucky he didnt lock both of your asses up, which he had full power inthe law to do if he wanted to be a dick. And that is no myth. Be thankful that didnt happen, just pay it. You dont have to go to court if you pay the ticket. You can pay it over the phone or at the courthouse or by the mail.

Nolo would not help you really because your concern is the price of the ticket and not points. Save your NoLo for when points on your license is an issue, i.e. speeding.