Do not mitigate your actions by using the argument of "I had to put food on the table". It won't work. There, I just added to the conversation.Puerile?
Your sanctimonious post lacks a modicum of insight.
I suspect the OP is like millions being a suburban guy who can only get to work by car. No transit etc. So, if he didn't drive, then he'd likely lose his job.
Besides, you sanctimonious twat, he asked for input on how he can mitigate the consequences of his actions. You have nothing useful to add to the conversation.
Mitigate your actions by getting insurance prior to court date (if you can) and get a good lawyer. That has been said plenty of times.
Now back to sanctimony - good, responsible earners find ways to mitigate their circumstances. Suburbanites car-share, car-pool and do indeed take transit. For $100 he can get a bike off Kijiji and ride to the nearest GO station.
Oh - and check-out this guy... http://www.freep.com/story/news/loc...t-ubs-banker-woodward-buses-transit/22660785/