crimsonsailor7 said:The local university in Indianapolis actually runs an Indianapolis course, so you can find all the specifics on their official website.
You'll be studying from the Amy Krois Lindner book, and you should be able to pick up a copy at a local Barnes & Noble, I think it’s roughly $23. Definitely make sure to go through some of the older practice exams too... you can download them ovjde.
Honestly, the oral exam is usually the easiest part of the whole thing, especially if you already have a decent handle on the language... The real grind is just the sheer amount of memorization because the legal terminology is so heavy. My best advice is to just power through every single exercise in that textbook, even the ones that feel totally pointless or way too easy...
It’s actually not 70, it's $93, at least according to what I've heard around town. And there are plenty of other options out there too... Is it demanding? For sure. But I've always found it pretty engaging personally.
crimsonsailor7, do you happen to have any openings at your firm?
It’s actually pretty rare to find myself sitting around waiting for a legal case or a misdemeanor proceeding to finally wrap up... Hey Anthony Lewis79, you might want to check your messages, because your inbox is looking a little crowded!
Don't sweat it at all, because honestly, what happened is more than understandable and serves as a perfectly valid reason for needing that first postponement, especially since you were just getting started. It’s really no big deal. P.S. I'm just crossing my fingers that it wasn't anything to do with alcohol, based on those few posts a little further up the thread.
Hehe, I had a feeling you’d show up with a post just like this one. To be honest, I’m not a journalist or anything, but I don't think that really matters here.
It seems like you don't actually know much about how alcohol works, yet you're still out there drinking it. Contrary to what you think, a BAC of 0.17 is essentially the same for a small child as it is for someone weighing 330 pounds; the only difference is how much they have to consume to reach that level. Blood alcohol content doesn't measure the volume of liquid you swallowed, but rather your level of intoxication. So, while a kid might hit a 0.17 after just one beer, an adult would need way more to get there, but the actual effect of that alcohol remains roughly the same (if we ignore the fact that we're talking about a child). Also, I'm not sure why you're bringing up your weight—being 185 pounds at 5'11" is perfectly normal, so it's not really a factor here.
From your perspective, the main issue is just getting caught at that specific intersection. But that's totally irrelevant since you didn't mention where you sat in the car or where you were headed. That feeling of "I can handle driving" is exactly what causes accidents, because people who realize they shouldn't drive won't even try, whereas overconfident people like you end up killing folks on the road. At a 0.17, you could easily miss a motorcyclist who just has dim headlights. "I can drive"... sure you can, right up until the moment you fail and hit someone. If you started driving drunk this young, and you still have decades of driving ahead of you, I honestly doubt you'll make it through your driving years without ruining someone's life if you keep up this habit.
When I said you were wasted, well, you were—so I'll say it again: YOU ARE WASTED AND RECKLESS, AND YOU SHOULD BE THROWN IN JAIL IMMEDIATELY AND HAVE YOUR LICENSE REVOKED FOR A LONG TIME!!! You knew you were going to drive, and you drank anyway, quite heavily at that, so there's really nothing left to debate. (Katrin, if you feel like this language warrants a warning or a ban, go ahead and hand it down, but guys like this just get under my skin).
As for showing some real-world courage, why don't you try walking down the street and asking strangers for advice (just like you bravely ask anonymous people on a forum) on how to dodge a fine? Out of a hundred people, you'll probably run into someone whose life was ruined by a drunk driver, and at best, they'll probably punch you in the face. And I'm genuinely curious to see if anyone here is actually going to step up and help you deal with your legal troubles.
And I know you'll probably jump back in here claiming I have no right to call you out or telling me to shut up, but hey, this thread is as much yours as it is about the little guy, so maybe read up on what people like you do to others before it eventually happens to you.
ruggedpanther27 said:So, here’s the deal... It was 4:00 AM in April... I’m driving down Bauer's toward the Vlach district. I stop at a red light, but there isn't a soul out on the streets. After about five seconds, I pull off at 1.2 miles/h (super slow, just first gear) and very cautiously enter the intersection, heading toward Central Park. About 50 meters later, I turn left onto Petrov. As soon as I hit Petrov, I see blue lights behind me and pull over to the side. They pull me over to check things out, and everything seems fine initially, but then the trouble starts when they ask if I've been drinking. I told them yes, but just a couple of beers. The thing is, I stopped drinking by 1:00 AM at the latest because I knew I had to drive, and I felt totally sober. But once we got to the station, my breathalyzer came back at 0.17. I don't know if that's considered high, but I didn't feel drunk or anything—I wasn't driving wild or anything, just a normal drive. I'm 5'11" and probably weighed about 185 lbs at the time.
And then... they write me up for running the red light ($333) after 11:00 PM ($167, and I'm a new driver) plus the alcohol charge ($667). Plus points, and I'll likely lose my license in just under a year once it all adds up.
They claimed I ran the red light, but they didn't mention that I actually stopped and waited before entering the intersection carefully. They saw it because they were parked right there, but since it was pitch black, I didn't realize it was a police car; I just thought it was a regular vehicle... Also, this is my very first offense... and they're applying the old laws, not the new ones yet.
My question is: Is there anything I can actually do about this? 🙂
Thanks
I'm absolutely up for it, and honestly, there's so much we could dive into!
I think I might go with this one instead! I was just reading this fascinating piece about how the Supreme Court is looking at those complicated cases involving state laws and federal authority, and it really makes you think about how much our legal landscape can shift with just one major ruling. It reminds me of a conversation I had with a friend over coffee in Seattle last week about how unpredictable things can feel sometimes, but honestly, watching these high-level debates unfold is always pretty interesting to me!, I honestly can't believe the level of sheer stupidity some people are operating with lately; it’s actually quite wild to witness.I decided to grab a drink because I knew I'd be the one behind the wheel later that night.! Was that just some kind of excuse to say you weren't drunk, or what? It reminds me of that awful case out in Chicago where a guy hit a pregnant woman on the highway and then tried to claim he just fell off a scaffold, acting all confused about why the police were even bothering him in the first place. Here’s the link if you want to take a look and see for yourself how much that 1.17 of yours actually adds up to! I was just reading through some interesting research on how alcohol impacts our reaction times, and it really makes you think about those late-night drives home after a nice dinner out. It’s wild how even a little bit can subtly change the way we perceive distance or how quickly we hit the brakes, which is why I always make sure to grab an Uber if I've had more than one cocktail at a local bistro. I was just sitting out on my patio with a couple of cold Budweisers, thinking about how easy it is to say "yes" to a good time, yet somehow we always end up overthinking whether it's actually a "no."
It feels a bit much to give a pat on the back for someone who barely managed to navigate through a red light without causing a massive pileup, especially when you consider that eleven people lost their lives over the weekend alone. I honestly can't believe I'll end up getting lectured for pointing this out or being told not to play moral compass, because at the end of the day, we have to hold people accountable for these kinds of things.
I honestly think we should just go ahead and ban people who ask these kinds of ridiculous questions, then lock the thread immediately to keep things peaceful.
Alright, I have a little question for all my fellow tech enthusiasts out there... just kidding!
Does anyone know how to print filled-in Excel sheets so that both the data and the actual gridlines show up on the page? I think you know what I mean—sort of like how tables look when you print them from Word... thanks in advance! By the way, I'm working with Microsoft Office 2003, if that makes any difference.
driftingfox13 said:So, I was involved in a car accident yesterday. I failed to yield the right of way to another vehicle, which brings me to my question: is there any chance the liability could be shifted onto him if he was traveling at roughly 50 miles mph through a residential area? It happened at this small, poorly lit intersection tucked between some buildings. To clarify the sequence of events, I had already merged back into my lane when the collision occurred because his car swerved while he was braking. The police measured the skid marks on the pavement; they noted that the impact hit the side of my car, but they also confirmed that I was the one who failed to yield. Naturally, his speed was significantly higher than the limit. The officers told me I’ll have to wait for the accident reconstruction expert's report to come back. I’m trying to wrap my head around what the fallout might look like so I can prepare myself, especially since the damage to my car is massive. Is it even possible for his insurance to cover my damages due to his excessive speed, or is the fact that I failed to yield the deciding factor that leaves my insurance solely responsible for his repairs? Thanks.
Your insurance will likely cover his damages, along with any medical claims he decides to file, though his final payout might be reduced by maybe 20-30% due to his own negligence.
Thomas Miller80 said:I'm gonna ask the mods for permission to let the red lights flash whenever someone posts stuff like this 😁 if they don't just issue a permanent ban🤣
Man, this definitely deserves a massive THANK YOU!!! And hey, I love the username—I’m hoping there’s a cool band connection there. If not, never mind! Regarding point number four: since I’ll be heading into Washington, D.C., and my roommates and I will likely be working all day, it’s pretty unlikely anyone will be home during the week, so the police won't be able to track me down then. They’d probably have to swing by on the weekend. I know the Misdemeanor Act says they can technically reach out to me at my job, but how would they even know where I work? I'm assuming the police will just end up leaving a notice for a third time, clearly showing that the summons was properly delivered.
Could someone else maybe walk me through the formalities regarding transferring jurisdiction to Washington, D.C.? It seems like a pretty convenient way for me to buy myself a little extra time.
Since nobody seems to be responding on the legal forums, I thought I'd try my luck here—I really need to make a decision by Thursday.
I have a question regarding the statute of limitations for traffic violations, but there are a few specific details involved, so I’d love to hear from anyone who has dealt with something similar. Basically, I’m living in Miami, and a few days ago, I was hit with a bunch of tickets all at once for not wearing a seatbelt, having faulty lights, and missing a stop sign, totaling $367. Now, I'm weighing whether it's better to just pay them off and move on, or file an appeal and see if I can get them tossed due to the statute of limitations. Here is what I'm wondering:
1. If this goes to court, will they call me in just once for everything, or will I have to show up three separate times for each individual violation? This is a big deal for me because I have limited time off work, and I want to keep those court costs—which I think amount to $50—to a minimum.
2. If the case actually hits the statute of limitations and gets dismissed, does that include the court costs too?
3. Right now I'm based in Miami, but I'll be heading up to Washington, D.C. soon for work. Since the summons will naturally come to my address in ST, I'm planning to request a transfer of venue to Washington, D.C., since I'll be up that way anyway. How much time usually passes before the court in Washington, D.C. would reach out to me again? Also, what's the best way to justify a request to change jurisdiction—should I provide proof of employment in Washington, D.C., or maybe just update my mailing address? I'm trying to figure out if I'll need to go through the hassle of getting a new ID or if just updating my residency status is enough.
4. One last thing about how these notices are delivered. I recently read some advice online suggesting that you should persistently avoid the mail carrier since the summons technically needs to be handed to you personally. Is there any truth to that? If so, can my family members just refuse to accept the mail without giving a reason, provided they give my current address? I know this happened before when my sister had a court notice simply dropped in our mailbox.
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can give!