[Porsche-O-Phile]

I'd agree with that. If you can show that you've tried to comply with the spirit and intent of the law and aren't trying to slide anything by, you'll probably be fine. Judges look at all manners of redneck dirtbags, scam artists, lowlifes, criminals and the like all day long. If you show up as a decent, clean-cut articulate guy that simply got caught in a goofed-up situation you're likely to get the "dismissed, this guy's not a problem, let's get to the 15 schitheads with DUIs and multiple suspensions and hit & runs" reaction. . .

But yes, I'd expect to pay $$$ - and a good amount of it.