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Hi everyone, I’m not entirely sure if this is the right place for this kind of question, so I’ll just post it here...
Basically, we are looking for some information regarding a lady named Marica Travarka. She is a well-known herbalist based out of Chicago, and quite a few people have sought her help for healing over the years. My sister, for instance, was a heart patient about twenty years ago, and Marica was able to really help her out back then. We are hoping to get back in touch with her today, but we aren't quite sure how to go about it. If anyone happens to have any updated info or knows how to reach her, we would be incredibly grateful for the help. Thanks so much in advance, and best regards!!
Robert Morgan6 said:Hi everyone... so, here’s the situation. I got pulled over by the police this past Saturday (it was two officers and one older guy). They asked if I'd had anything to drink in the last few hours. Well, yeah—I had two small beers around 11:30 PM, but they didn't pull me over until 5:00 AM that morning. Then came the question: "Are you willing to take a breathalyzer?" I said yes, and I guess I blew a 0.06% BAC (which, if you subtract the legal tolerance of 0.02%, leaves me at 0.04%).
I didn't commit any other infractions, but the officer told me that this level was enough to trigger a 12-hour license suspension. I just said, "Okay, you're doing your job," and let him proceed. He wrote up a report—which I didn't sign—took my driver's license, and wished me a good night. I went back to my car, figuring I should probably head home too. About half an hour later, I called a colleague who works in law enforcement, and she told me that the officer had come into the station and added extra notes claiming I was being "arrogant"—which I really wasn't—and that I was driving "under the influence." He never actually explicitly told me I wasn't allowed to drive (I mean, I assume if they take your license, you can't drive, but he should have been clear about it). Plus, the car was running perfectly fine on the road, the right blinker was working, there was someone else in the car with me... This is my very first alcohol-related offense. I just had those two small beers the night before, I'd been at some weddings, and I ate some heavy stew... I honestly don't know where that 0.06% came from...
So, I've had my license since July 2004, and this incident happened this past Sunday, May 17, 2009. I was born on July 7, 1986. So, I clearly don't fall under those "Underage Driver" laws where you can't drive high-performance cars or need an adult supervisor after 11:00 PM, but I'm not entirely sure which category I fall into regarding alcohol limits...
I called the police department in Washington, D.C., and the person I spoke to mentioned that the officer shouldn't have been able to seize my license for that specific amount, and that since I'm not an "underage" driver, the standard legal tolerance for all drivers goes up to 0.10% BAC...
I'm really looking for some help or advice from anyone who understands how these laws work. Thank you so much.
Man, oh man...$533 they ended up taking my license for six months...
I'm pretty upset about this. Does anyone know how to draft a decent appeal? If you can help me put something together, lunch is on me.👍
I’m thinking about dropping some cash at an online casino soon. I haven't quite decided which one yet, but I wanted to reach out and see if anyone here has had any good experiences? I mean, I guess we’re all a little skeptical about this kind of thing, but I think I might give it a shot myself...
If anyone here is already playing, could you maybe share a bit about your experience? Like, how long does it usually take to actually get your winnings?
John Gray84 said:I have a quick question regarding speed limit signs
So, if I’m driving on a road where there's a 40 mph sign, and then just 200 yards later there's a 30 mph sign, followed by a roundabout—once I pass the roundabout, does that 30 mph limit stay in effect, or is it automatically canceled out?
The 30 mph still stands...
If there isn't a new sign posted, you should assume the 30 mph limit is still active. Basically, you keep driving at 30 until you hit a new sign or a sign indicating a higher speed limit.
Terry Long31 said:I have a question regarding community service—is it possible to satisfy a fine of $267 through volunteer work, or is that option still strictly limited to fines $167 or less?
Thanks.
That isn't really an option anymore; nowadays, they just want you to pay the fines in cash.👎
boldhound8 said:Robert Morgan6, look, don't get all worked up on me, but you're acting like a total teenager instead of a grown man🙂
You come out here asking for advice, two different people step up to help you out, and instead of actually listening, you decide to pick a fight with the only two people who were even trying to help you. What a joke.
Honestly, I don't give a damn if you want to drive around without a license, and I don't care if you end up in front of a judge trying to convince some lady in a black robe that you "didn't know" or that the cop didn't tell you—screw it. Hell, I don't even care if you go buy a Glock and try to take out that officer on the road tomorrow; it's your life, your call. But I am telling you right now, and I'm saying this with total confidence: what I wrote earlier is the best possible move for you. Anything else is just going to turn into a massive financial disaster that's entirely your own fault. Either pay the fine right now, show up to court, or just admit you messed up and say you won't do it again. Everything else is just plain stupid, IMO.
And since I'm not about to waste my breath on this pointless arguing, I'm out. I'm washing my hands of this whole mess...
My apologies if my words came off a bit "harsh"; saying "don't talk nonsense" was just how it came out in the flow of conversation.
We're all just typing things out here, yeah... I'm not looking for official legal counsel on a forum like this, but you have to admit there is at least a little bit of ambiguity in this situation. It is what it is.👍
Oh, come on now, stop talking nonsense... I’d love to see how you’d even attempt to move a car while the engine is still running, 🤷I mean, it seems pretty ridiculous to try and push a vehicle with the ignition on, 🤣🤣
crimsonsailor7 said:A bad apology 😁 and honestly, ignorance isn't an excuse... 😉 It’s just common sense that you can't get behind the wheel without a license, which is something pretty much every Uber driver knows by heart...
Oh, come on now... so if I just happen to leave my license at home and don't have it on me, I'm technically not allowed to drive? Is that really what you're saying? Just because it's a "fact" that you can't drive without a license on your person...👎
boldhound8 said:How's it going?😁
Look, if you’re under 24, you’re basically stuck with nothing more than a 0.00% rate and a 75 KW limit. And that stuff after 11 PM? I think they wiped that out in the latest round of legislative changes. It's absolute garbage. Honestly, that was my reality too—I used to be in that "young person" bracket, then I aged out of those perks after two years, only to find myself back in the "youth" category again thanks to these new rules. What a joke.🙄😁
So he pulls you over, blows some smoke in your face—nothing fancy, just being a jerk—but whatever, he did it. He revokes your license right then and there, and then what? You’re supposed to just drive off without it? Like, he literally told you that you don't have a license anymore, and then expects you to just roll away? Are you kidding me?😁 You really think you can just walk away from this? Look, buddy, take my advice: just pay up right now. You aren't gonna have a good time once the cops finish tearing you apart—especially when they’re 100% in the right. I can't stand those guys, but they're right on this one.😁
But I mean, if I'm already considered "drunk" enough to be a danger to everyone else on the road, why didn't they just take me off the streets entirely? All he told me was that I'm driving at my own risk... He should have just said, "Park the car, you aren't allowed to drive any further, goodbye!"
Isn't that how it's supposed to work?????
Hi everyone... so, here’s the situation. I got pulled over by the police this past Saturday (it was two officers and one older guy). They asked if I'd had anything to drink in the last few hours. Well, yeah—I had two small beers around 11:30 PM, but they didn't pull me over until 5:00 AM that morning. Then came the question: "Are you willing to take a breathalyzer?" I said yes, and I guess I blew a 0.06% BAC (which, if you subtract the legal tolerance of 0.02%, leaves me at 0.04%).
I didn't commit any other infractions, but the officer told me that this level was enough to trigger a 12-hour license suspension. I just said, "Okay, you're doing your job," and let him proceed. He wrote up a report—which I didn't sign—took my driver's license, and wished me a good night. I went back to my car, figuring I should probably head home too. About half an hour later, I called a colleague who works in law enforcement, and she told me that the officer had come into the station and added extra notes claiming I was being "arrogant"—which I really wasn't—and that I was driving "under the influence." He never actually explicitly told me I wasn't allowed to drive (I mean, I assume if they take your license, you can't drive, but he should have been clear about it). Plus, the car was running perfectly fine on the road, the right blinker was working, there was someone else in the car with me... This is my very first alcohol-related offense. I just had those two small beers the night before, I'd been at some weddings, and I ate some heavy stew... I honestly don't know where that 0.06% came from...
So, I've had my license since July 2004, and this incident happened this past Sunday, May 17, 2009. I was born on July 7, 1986. So, I clearly don't fall under those "Underage Driver" laws where you can't drive high-performance cars or need an adult supervisor after 11:00 PM, but I'm not entirely sure which category I fall into regarding alcohol limits...
I called the police department in Washington, D.C., and the person I spoke to mentioned that the officer shouldn't have been able to seize my license for that specific amount, and that since I'm not an "underage" driver, the standard legal tolerance for all drivers goes up to 0.10% BAC...
I'm really looking for some help or advice from anyone who understands how these laws work. Thank you so much.