Originally Posted by TWA884

I provided that advice as an attorney with extensive criminal law experience in California courts. If I were to charge someone hundreds of dollars to write such a letter, I'd do nothing more than refer to the statute. In my opinion, that is a total waste of the client's money and I would so advise anyone coming to me asking for help in a similar situation.

A court officer will not provide an explanation. It is improper for them to do so.