Midterm - 3 questions
1 Descriptive Eassay in 2-3 sentences (1 point)
What do you need to do in this type?
2. Process Essay
3 paragraphs (3 points)
a. intro
b. body (go through the steps)
c. conclusion - what you can now do...go beyond
3. Definition essay - Extended Outline (6 Points)
I. Introdutcion
concept in 1-2 sentences
II. Contrast/Negation
what the concept is not in 2-3 sentences
III. Experts (minimum 2)
3+ sentences for each/cite them
IV. Author's opinion
what you think the concept is and why
V. Fuse III & IV together
best of each in 3-8 sentences
VI Conclusion
2-3 sentences
BRING IN SOURCES - print out
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Final Draft-Process Essay "Exonerated"
Debbie Suer
Joel Murphy
English 51
14 March 2009
Exonerated
Have you ever been pulled over by a motorcycle police officer? Did he write out your speeding ticket and just drive away, leaving you with a feeling of embarrassment, shame, anger and bewilderment? One particular experience I had has changed my attitude. I can tell you all about how to contest a traffic ticket, win and even get your money back.
First, try to look very sad when the officer pulls you over. Do not get angry. Do everything he asks in a very cooperative manner. Show remorse, sadness and the willingness to comply, ant at this point, you can even start to shed a tear or two. If you are lucky, the officer will give a little hint (as he did in my case). He told me not to worry and that everything will be fine. Just read the back of the ticket very carefully and do everything it says to do about requesting a trial by declaration. “Vehicle Code section 40902 allows a defendant to contest a citation in writing without having to make a personal court appearance.” This procedure is called a “trial by written declaration”.
Next, a letter must be written to the court in reference to your citation number stating that you are contesting the violation by way of requesting a trial by written declaration. An important statement that needs to make in this letter is that if the judge feels it necessary to find you guilty, you want to request the right to attend traffic school. Physically bring this letter to the county clerk and pay the fine. The clerk, at that point, will give you the necessary paperwork to contest the ticket.
Once you have that form, fill it out completely, sign it and attach your written statement of what exactly happened along with any descriptive photographs or diagrams you want to include as evidence. For example, the speed limit sign (if one was posted), weather conditions, street grading (if there was a hill), and if there were any cars in front or behind you. These factors can help your case to prove there was reasonable doubt. Your written statement must include the following legal language, “I declare under penalty of perjury that this statement is true and correct.” Each written statement and proof of evidence must be signed and dated (these statements are called “declarations”).
One last trip to the courthouse is necessary. After the clerk receives the declaration, the clerk will notify the officer who issued the citation. The officer will be given the opportunity to submit his declaration regarding the citation, by a specific date. Now you wait with anticipation and hope that the officer will not respond in time, or at all. Once that date has passed, the court will notify you by mail of its decision.
Experience has shown that most motorcycle police officers do not take the time to do all the above necessary steps. As time passes, the Judge will most likely rule in your favor. This process will take some time, patience and diligence on your part, but your efforts may pay
off in the end, as it did in my case. Once that long awaited envelope comes in the mail, carefully open it and you might just be as surprised, as I was, by finding a refund check and the words “Exoneration $167.40. One (1) count dismissed in the interest of justice. Infraction hearing concluded. Hearing disposed. Defendant released.”
This gave me such a feeling of exuberance and pure satisfaction indicating that my hard work and perseverance paid off. So, if a motorcycle police officer ever pulls you over for a speeding ticket, try not to overreact and maybe you too can beat the system by being very careful and reading everything on the back of the ticket. Then do whatever is in your power to try to contest the citation without ever appearing in court - as I did.
Joel Murphy
English 51
14 March 2009
Exonerated
Have you ever been pulled over by a motorcycle police officer? Did he write out your speeding ticket and just drive away, leaving you with a feeling of embarrassment, shame, anger and bewilderment? One particular experience I had has changed my attitude. I can tell you all about how to contest a traffic ticket, win and even get your money back.
First, try to look very sad when the officer pulls you over. Do not get angry. Do everything he asks in a very cooperative manner. Show remorse, sadness and the willingness to comply, ant at this point, you can even start to shed a tear or two. If you are lucky, the officer will give a little hint (as he did in my case). He told me not to worry and that everything will be fine. Just read the back of the ticket very carefully and do everything it says to do about requesting a trial by declaration. “Vehicle Code section 40902 allows a defendant to contest a citation in writing without having to make a personal court appearance.” This procedure is called a “trial by written declaration”.
Next, a letter must be written to the court in reference to your citation number stating that you are contesting the violation by way of requesting a trial by written declaration. An important statement that needs to make in this letter is that if the judge feels it necessary to find you guilty, you want to request the right to attend traffic school. Physically bring this letter to the county clerk and pay the fine. The clerk, at that point, will give you the necessary paperwork to contest the ticket.
Once you have that form, fill it out completely, sign it and attach your written statement of what exactly happened along with any descriptive photographs or diagrams you want to include as evidence. For example, the speed limit sign (if one was posted), weather conditions, street grading (if there was a hill), and if there were any cars in front or behind you. These factors can help your case to prove there was reasonable doubt. Your written statement must include the following legal language, “I declare under penalty of perjury that this statement is true and correct.” Each written statement and proof of evidence must be signed and dated (these statements are called “declarations”).
One last trip to the courthouse is necessary. After the clerk receives the declaration, the clerk will notify the officer who issued the citation. The officer will be given the opportunity to submit his declaration regarding the citation, by a specific date. Now you wait with anticipation and hope that the officer will not respond in time, or at all. Once that date has passed, the court will notify you by mail of its decision.
Experience has shown that most motorcycle police officers do not take the time to do all the above necessary steps. As time passes, the Judge will most likely rule in your favor. This process will take some time, patience and diligence on your part, but your efforts may pay
off in the end, as it did in my case. Once that long awaited envelope comes in the mail, carefully open it and you might just be as surprised, as I was, by finding a refund check and the words “Exoneration $167.40. One (1) count dismissed in the interest of justice. Infraction hearing concluded. Hearing disposed. Defendant released.”
This gave me such a feeling of exuberance and pure satisfaction indicating that my hard work and perseverance paid off. So, if a motorcycle police officer ever pulls you over for a speeding ticket, try not to overreact and maybe you too can beat the system by being very careful and reading everything on the back of the ticket. Then do whatever is in your power to try to contest the citation without ever appearing in court - as I did.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Facebook is a Kick!
I just started on Facebook and feel like a KID again! I have connected with almost 20 of my old friends from back home, Seaford (Island Trees High School, Levittown, NY) My next door neighbor & I grew up in the playpen together all the way through high school-we lost touch for a few years, but have been in contact and visit each other whenever we travel cross country. It's all the others that are amazing me!! About 5 kids from the street I grew up on to kids I went to Kindergarden with. It is so much fun being able to be in instant touch at the push of a key! I am just sorry that we didn't have this kind of technology sooner. It's almost 37 years since I graduated high school (OOPS-giving away my age) but that is not even relavent. You are as old as you feel. Having 2 young children (4 & 7) and now FACEBOOK--I just feel like a kid all over again! Everyday I am getting more and more requests to ""confirm ...as a friend".
3rd draft-Process Essay "Exonerated"
Debbie Suer
Joel Murphy
English 51
14 March 2009
Exonerated
Have you ever been pulled over by a motorcycle police officer? Did he write out your speeding ticket and just drive away, leaving you with a feeling of embarrassment, shame, anger and bewilderment? One particular experience I had has changed my attitude. I can tell you all about how to contest a traffic ticket, win and even get your money back.
Joel Murphy
English 51
14 March 2009
Exonerated
Have you ever been pulled over by a motorcycle police officer? Did he write out your speeding ticket and just drive away, leaving you with a feeling of embarrassment, shame, anger and bewilderment? One particular experience I had has changed my attitude. I can tell you all about how to contest a traffic ticket, win and even get your money back.
First, try to look very sad when the officer pulls you over. Do not get angry. Do everything he asks in a very cooperative manner. Show some remorse, sadness and the willingness to comply, and at this point, you can even start to shed a tear or two. If you are lucky, the officer will give a little hint (as he did in my case). He told me not to worry and that everything will be fine. Just read the back of the ticket very carefully and do everything it says to do about requesting a trial by declaration. “Vehicle Code section 40902 allows a defendant to contest a citation in writing without having to make a personal court appearance.” This procedure is called a “trial by written declaration”.
Next, a letter must be written to the court in reference to your citation number stating that you are contesting the violation by way of requesting a trial by written declaration. An important statement that needs to make in this letter is that if the judge feels it necessary to find you guilty, you want to request the right to attend traffic school. Physically bring this letter to the county clerk and pay the fine. The clerk, at that point, will give you the necessary paperwork to contest the ticket.
Once you have that form, fill it out completely, sign it and attach your written statement of what exactly happened along with any descriptive photographs or diagrams you want to include as evidence. For example, the speed limit sign (if one was posted), weather conditions, street grading (if there was a hill), and if there were any cars in front or behind you. These factors can help your case, to prove there was reasonable doubt. Your written statement must include the following legal language, “I declare under penalty of perjury that this statement is true and correct.” Each written statement and proof of evidence must be signed and dated (these statements are called “declarations”).
One last trip to the courthouse is necessary. After the clerk receives the declaration, the clerk will notify the officer who issued the citation. The officer will be given the opportunity to submit his declaration regarding the citation, by a specific date. Now you wait with anticipation and hope that the officer will not respond in time, or at all. Once that date has passed, the court will notify you by mail of its decision.
Experience has shown that most motorcycle police officers do not take the time to do all the above necessary steps. As time passes, the judge will most likely rule in your favor. This process will take some time, patience and diligence on your part, but your efforts will pay off in the end, as it did in my case. Once that long awaited envelope comes in the mail, carefully open it up and you might just be as surprised as I was, by finding a check and the words “Exoneration $167.40. One (1) count dismissed in the interest of justice. Infraction hearing concluded. Hearing disposed. Defendant released.”
This gave me such a feeling of exuberance and pure satisfaction that my hard work and perseverance paid off. So if a motorcycle police officer ever pulls you over for a speeding ticket, try not to overreact and maybe you too can beat the system by being careful to read everything on the back of the ticket and do everything in your power to try and contest it without appearing in court, as I did.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Rough 1st draft of my process essay "Exonerated"
Exonerated
Have you ever been pulled over by a motorcycle police officer? Did he write out your speeding ticket and just drive away, leaving you with a feeling of embarrassment, shame, anger and bewilderment? One particular experience I had has changed my attitude. I can tell you all about how to lodge a complaint, win and even get your money back.
First, you need to look very sad when the officer pulls you over. You cannot get angry. Do everything he asks you to do in a very cooperative manner. You do need to show remorse,
sadness and the willingness to comply, but you can at this point now start to shed a tear or two.
If you are lucky, the officer will give you a little hint (as he did in my case). He told me not to
worry and that everything will be fine. Just read the back of the ticket very carefully and do
everything it says to do about requesting a trial by declaration. Vehicle Code section 40902 allows a defendant to contest a citation in writing without having to make a personal court appearance. This procedure is called a “trial by written declaration”
Now you need to write a letter to the court in reference to your citation number stating that you are contesting the violation by way of requesting a trial by written declaration. An important statement you need to make in this letter is that if the Judge feels it necessary to find you guilty, you want to request the right to attend traffic school. You need to physically bring this letter to the county clerk and pay the fine. The clerk, at that point, will give you the necessary paperwork to fill out stating your case.
Once you have that form, you fill it out completely, sign it and attach your written statement of what exactly happened along with any descriptive photographs or diagrams you want to include as evidence. Your written statement must include the following language. “I declare under penalty of perjury that this statement is true and correct.” You must sign and date each written statement (these statements are called “declarations”).
After the clerk receives the declaration, the clerk will notify the officer who issued you the citation. The officer will be given the opportunity to submit a declaration regarding the citation by a specific date. You will be notified by mail of the court’s decision.
Experience has shown that these motorcycle police officers do not take the time to do all the above necessary steps. As time passes, the Judge will most likely rule in your favor. It will take some time, patience and diligence, but your efforts will pay off in the end, once you get that long awaited envelope in the mail. You carefully open it up to find a check and the words Exoneration $167.40. One (1) count dismissed in the interest of justice. Infraction hearing
concluded, hearing disposed. Defendant released.
Have you ever been pulled over by a motorcycle police officer? Did he write out your speeding ticket and just drive away, leaving you with a feeling of embarrassment, shame, anger and bewilderment? One particular experience I had has changed my attitude. I can tell you all about how to lodge a complaint, win and even get your money back.
First, you need to look very sad when the officer pulls you over. You cannot get angry. Do everything he asks you to do in a very cooperative manner. You do need to show remorse,
sadness and the willingness to comply, but you can at this point now start to shed a tear or two.
If you are lucky, the officer will give you a little hint (as he did in my case). He told me not to
worry and that everything will be fine. Just read the back of the ticket very carefully and do
everything it says to do about requesting a trial by declaration. Vehicle Code section 40902 allows a defendant to contest a citation in writing without having to make a personal court appearance. This procedure is called a “trial by written declaration”
Now you need to write a letter to the court in reference to your citation number stating that you are contesting the violation by way of requesting a trial by written declaration. An important statement you need to make in this letter is that if the Judge feels it necessary to find you guilty, you want to request the right to attend traffic school. You need to physically bring this letter to the county clerk and pay the fine. The clerk, at that point, will give you the necessary paperwork to fill out stating your case.
Once you have that form, you fill it out completely, sign it and attach your written statement of what exactly happened along with any descriptive photographs or diagrams you want to include as evidence. Your written statement must include the following language. “I declare under penalty of perjury that this statement is true and correct.” You must sign and date each written statement (these statements are called “declarations”).
After the clerk receives the declaration, the clerk will notify the officer who issued you the citation. The officer will be given the opportunity to submit a declaration regarding the citation by a specific date. You will be notified by mail of the court’s decision.
Experience has shown that these motorcycle police officers do not take the time to do all the above necessary steps. As time passes, the Judge will most likely rule in your favor. It will take some time, patience and diligence, but your efforts will pay off in the end, once you get that long awaited envelope in the mail. You carefully open it up to find a check and the words Exoneration $167.40. One (1) count dismissed in the interest of justice. Infraction hearing
concluded, hearing disposed. Defendant released.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Trying to decide on a process essay topic--
I am torn between writing about the steps to "lodge a comlpaint and win" and "Steps to get an Adoptive/Foster License" I am afraid the later will be too long (it's too easy for me to go on & on-I need to cut down) but the subject is very dear to my heart. I believe I can convince the reader how important it is to "be aware and to learn" how to parent BEFORE they give birth! Maybe there wouldn't be so many children "out there" in the system! It is a crying shame and I know first hand how these poor children suffer due to the neglect of their parents-both inside the womb and out.
The other topic is how to get a speeding ticket exonerated.. I did this by diligently executing all the required steps to request a trial by declaration. It wasn't too difficult, just tedious. It worked in the end, because I got a FULL refund of my fine of $167.40 and the cash bail was EXONERATED, the citation was DISMISSED in the interest of justice! I'm sure this would be easier. Maybe I can write about the other subject for another project. I will check with Aaron in the lab and see what he thinks.
The other topic is how to get a speeding ticket exonerated.. I did this by diligently executing all the required steps to request a trial by declaration. It wasn't too difficult, just tedious. It worked in the end, because I got a FULL refund of my fine of $167.40 and the cash bail was EXONERATED, the citation was DISMISSED in the interest of justice! I'm sure this would be easier. Maybe I can write about the other subject for another project. I will check with Aaron in the lab and see what he thinks.
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