many thanks for both of you ! it's nice to see people helping others even if they don't have to.

thanks again for the explanation. so if I pay the original fine - and then the JP lowers the fine do I get back the difference ? also based on what you said about the "guilty with explanation" wouldn't be a good idea then to choose "option 2 Early resolution" and meet with a pros...

thanks a lot for the info - it really helps ...
but is there a risk that once in court the judge increases the fine to 1000 because the officer clearly saw the phone in my raised hand ?

thanks again.

hi there, I got a handheld communication device 78.1(1) ticket yesterday and I would like to get some info please. I was stopped at a red light and I did check my cell phone - and raised the cell phone for my wife sitting on the back seat to see the time. while I am holding my cell up for her to see...