Why would a judge increase the fine over the preset amount?
For any reason the judge wants. You have too many violations on your record. The judge thinks you lied about your record. Your violation contributed to an accident and injuries to other people. The judge thinks your clothes were disrespectful to the court. He or she does not like your attitude. The officer told the judge you were insulting and disrespectful at the time of the traffic stop. You are young and the judge is trying to teach you a “valuable lesson.”
For any reason the judge wants. You have too many violations on your record. The judge thinks you lied about your record. Your violation contributed to an accident and injuries to other people. The judge thinks your clothes were disrespectful to the court. He or she does not like your attitude. The officer told the judge you were insulting and disrespectful at the time of the traffic stop. You are young and the judge is trying to teach you a “valuable lesson.”