Hi,

I've tried to help with your English, but I know nothing about the legal aspect of this. I wonder if it is the judge him/herself or the clerk of his court that you should be writing to? Have you considered checking with a lawyer? It might be a good idea to spend a little money to do that.

Good luck with this matter.

Best wishes, Clive

Put your address in the right corner. No name, as it's at the bottom of the letter. 

Address, NY

The Honorable Judge ________,

_______County Court,

Address, Fla. 

Rference: Case Number:_________________

            Dear Judge __________,

                   I am writing to you regarding my case. I was in ___________ on vacation recently, visiting my cousins. On the 18^th day of January, I was arrested for retail theft in ______ Surf Shop located on __________ Ave. in ______ County. Words cannot explain my embarrassment and regret, and there is no excuse as to what I did. I want to apologize to Surf Shop,  _______ County, and the State of Florida for my actions. I have never violated the law and this will be my first and last time.    

            I received my citation in the mail. It states that I must appear in court on Wednesday, February 7^th. Unfortunately, I am not able to appear at this time. I reside in NY and am a part-time worker and full-time student. I would like to request, if possible, that the case be handled by mail. If I have any other options, I would be grateful if you could let me know.

I appreciate your time and consideration.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Samantha Put your full name