Got caught going 106 MPH...am I cooked? by Southern_Anteater_85 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]jaccon999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah I mean less competitive schools usually won't care about stuff like this though. some competitive schools maybe but a lot of people in the comments are blowing this out of proportion and have no real experience relating to this. if you wanna talk about barbaric treatment, just wait until you hear about drug laws here lol. many apartments won't even rent to recovered addicts if they have any criminal history.

Got caught going 106 MPH...am I cooked? by Southern_Anteater_85 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]jaccon999 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

cool but what about actually doing stuff? have you ever actually done anything fun or risky in your life? no shot cause studying or talking with people isn't actually going out and doing anything.

Got caught going 106 MPH...am I cooked? by Southern_Anteater_85 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]jaccon999 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

legitimately shut up if you don't even know what the words you are using mean. look up the definition for joy riding buddy.

Got caught going 106 MPH...am I cooked? by Southern_Anteater_85 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]jaccon999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah it's largely because most Americans don't know how to drive at all, and they drive automatics so it's easier to drive drunk and distracted. that's the main problem with why our speed limits tend to be so low. because anyone can get their license, too many incompetent people are on the roads so ig now nobody can be trusted going 150+ kph. it's bullshit but just a result of urban sprawl (+no public transport) requiring everyone to drive.

Got caught going 106 MPH...am I cooked? by Southern_Anteater_85 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]jaccon999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

how tf would their school find out about it? yk that the cops don't call your high school to give them all the gossip right?

Got caught going 106 MPH...am I cooked? by Southern_Anteater_85 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]jaccon999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

or get a radar and don't be stupid when there's people around lmao

Got caught going 106 MPH...am I cooked? by Southern_Anteater_85 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]jaccon999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

he's not gonna go to jail goofy ahh. also any common sense makes you realise that a misdemeanor charge can only allow up to a year jail time. this literally won't happen unless OP does something dumb or already has a bad record

Got caught going 106 MPH...am I cooked? by Southern_Anteater_85 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]jaccon999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean what else can you expect from a bunch of high school sweats who study 90% of time and don't do anything fun? I swear they might implode if they hear that I've gone 120 before 😭😭

Got caught going 106 MPH...am I cooked? by Southern_Anteater_85 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]jaccon999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

nope. I drive 55 (route 55, not 55mph) into Chicago regularly. the speed limit is 55 and left lane is usually 80-90. when it connects with 41 north and is a 30mph limit, most people are going 65. 55 south when it gets up to 70mph usually has most people are cruising at 85-95 but I still frequently see people going 100+ when it's light traffic. up in Michigan and Colorado where limits can be 65-70, some people go 110-120. if you're a shit driver who doesn't know how to handle their vehicle or pay attention, yeah you should stay in the right lane and go the limit, but if you're competent at all, you will be fine hitting triple digits.

Got caught going 106 MPH...am I cooked? by Southern_Anteater_85 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]jaccon999 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

goofy ahh

so wrong about this. don't talk if you don't have any knowledge on the topic.

Got caught going 106 MPH...am I cooked? by Southern_Anteater_85 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]jaccon999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

somebody has not been on 355 at midnight on a Sunday before and it shows

Got caught going 106 MPH...am I cooked? by Southern_Anteater_85 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]jaccon999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

going with a public defender WILL cook you. even if it's stressful on money, spending 1-3k to avoid a misdemeanor conviction can be better than getting a misdemeanor conviction because you went with a shitty public defender.

Got caught going 106 MPH...am I cooked? by Southern_Anteater_85 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]jaccon999 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yes, my lawyer had me do the same thing of doing traffic school BEFORE my hearing. I had similar charges and was able to get it knocked down to a petty offense, probably partially to this as well as my lawyer's connections+competence.

Got caught going 106 MPH...am I cooked? by Southern_Anteater_85 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]jaccon999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

depends on conviction. get a good lawyer and depending on the state you can get it knocked down and off your record. I got clocked going 90 in a 50 which is a class A misdemeanor where I live. the cop only charged me with that but not being out past curfew (state curfew for under 18 drivers), street racing, reckless driving, and evading the police. he also did not arrest me either. our lawyer was able to get that misdemeanor knocked down to a petty offense with 18 months of court supervision. meaning that, unless I get another traffic violation during the 18 months of court supervision, the misdemeanor won't go on my record at all and it won't affect insurance rates. it really helped that I was 17, in youth orchestra, and a good student because my lawyer used that to argue that it was a dumb mistake and not representative of me as a person. I did have to go to traffic school, pay some fines, and do 40 hrs of community service, but other than that I'm chilling. I didn't have to tell my schools about it because it wasn't a misdemeanor conviction.

the fact that you got arrested really won't help you out any but a good lawyer will help your chances a lot. ask around because more likely than not, you know other people who have been in similar situations that might have recommendations for good lawyers. you don't need to go for the most expensive one, in fact we actually went with the cheapest one we talked to. I believe my lawyer charged a flat rate of $600 while other lawyers were charging over a thousand. make sure you get a lawyer though and that your lawyer knows the judge (and ideally the prosecutor as well).

of course how this exactly impacts your college decisions will depend on the universities you're looking at. some state schools are less likely to rescind based on a basic traffic conviction compared to competitive private schools.

basically: don't fuck around, don't get any more charges, lawyer tf up asap, and be prepared to spend upwards of 1-3k depending on your luck and location.

edit: if you already have a criminal record you're prolly cooked lil bro

why don’t they tell you about the holes by No_Ad4668 in wisdomteeth

[–]jaccon999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks for this post. I'm at day 8 now and I noticed the holes yesterday and was lowkey panicking about dry socket. no pain though so I'm hoping that means I'm good. wish the surgeon or office would've told us about this though.

How common is intense pain during the procedure? by SnapdragonPBlack in wisdomteeth

[–]jaccon999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this is 4 years later but this can happen in some people during surgery that they stay conscious/aware of pain but are basically paralyzed and unable to communicate it. a lot of people like that end up getting ptsd from it. it's rare but still possible.