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carrie hopkins

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get close to the mic harry you want the

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mic up or down

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it's good it's good i think so can can

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you hear me i think i can hear me

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uh you're charged with parking during an

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emergency what do you want to tell me

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about this

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well your honor i heard we were going to

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get snow

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i parked in my friend's house would you

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would you hear that who told you

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there was worse who's informing

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inspector quinn

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i heard i heard my parents said we're

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going to get snow later is my story

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your parents it was it wasn't the

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meteorologist was it was your parents

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correct okay right um so i wasn't aware

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of how much snow

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and my only option for parking was on

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the street i was at a friend's house

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you know and i do go to school at rick i

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am i don't believe i'm a full-time

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student anymore to be honest with you i

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did have three classes and i recently

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withdrew from a class so i'm not

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full-time student at rick but i am a

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student at rick

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and i was told when i got my car back

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from

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the towing company that if i went to

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court

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presented myself and said hey i'm a

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student and i'm poor

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and i'm sorry wait a minute wait a

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minute all right

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respect to quinn right this is wait wait

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wait wait wait wait

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wait wait wait wait wait wait wait

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what's the name of the tow company there

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you go

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they were on thurbers all right it's

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derby's avenue total company whatever

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the name is right

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yes they charged you the full amount for

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the tow right

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yes sir they didn't give you a penny off

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not one penny right

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no you're on it you paid the whole thing

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yes sir and then the big shot the big

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shot of the tow company says

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listen you're paying us to fill them out

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but go to the court talk to the judge

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he'll give you a break

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to be honest so carrie did you think of

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this did you think of saying what do you

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mean go

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ask the judge for a break why don't you

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give me a break not that i'm asking for

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a break

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but i figured i'd take my chances

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because i can't honestly run i can pay

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it

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um this is twice you mentioned honesty

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now the more you mention it honestly the

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more suspicious i am oh yeah it doesn't

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look good does it

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all right carrie what else you want to

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tell me you got to keep thinking of

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stuff that's going to help you

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can you think of anything else no

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honestly i can't

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you didn't get a lot of snow your honor

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it was the clear scene

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before we got snow i figured now that

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you dropped that one course that rely on

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college you must have a lot of extra

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money to pay for the ticket

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exactly right actually i can't get

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refunded for the course because i

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already

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paid tuition all right carrie let me

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tell you how i feel about it you paid

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enough money up for the tow

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i'm not going to charge anything for the

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ticket thank you so much i appreciate it

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i could

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honestly honestly now

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good luck thank you sir all right

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after presiding over tens of thousands

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of cases

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i've become pretty good at picking up

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the tells of ohio

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this young lady had most of them shaky

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eye contact

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the story lacked details my car was

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towed around four am

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there was an um yeah she used qualifying

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language such as

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honestly way too much despite all of

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that

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i believed her one thing you can't fake

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is a smile and she had a genuine one

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honestly

Dealing with Parking Tickets: Carrie Hopkins' Honest Appeal

Carrie Hopkins, a student at Ricky University, found herself in hot water after her car was towed during an emergency snow situation. In a courtroom exchange with Judge Harry, she appealed her case. The tow company, Thurbers Avenue Towing, charged her the full amount and instructed her to seek leniency from the court. Despite some skepticism from the judge due to her overuse of the word "honestly," Carrie's genuine demeanor and smile won him over. Judge Harry decided to waive the parking ticket fine, acknowledging Carrie's financial burden.

Parking Dispute: A Student's Dilemma

Carrie Hopkins, a part-time student at Ricky University, faced a predicament when she parked on the street due to an unexpected snowfall. Her car was towed by the Thurbers Avenue Towing company, which charged her the full amount. In court, she made an earnest appeal for leniency, citing her student and financial status.

During the courtroom exchange, Judge Harry highlighted the lack of details and qualifying language in Carrie's story but ultimately found her genuine smile and demeanor convincing. Despite initial skepticism, he chose to waive the parking ticket fine, understanding Carrie's financial strain.

Carrie's case serves as a reminder of the importance of honesty and authenticity, even in challenging situations. Her sincere approach ultimately led to a positive outcome, showcasing the power of genuine communication.

In a legal setting where details matter, Carrie's story teaches us that a smile and honesty can sometimes speak louder than words. Judge Harry's decision to forgo the parking ticket fine reflects a compassionate understanding of Carrie's circumstances, emphasizing the value of integrity and sincerity in navigating legal challenges.

When faced with adversity, honesty and genuine expression can make a lasting impact. Carrie's experience reminds us that, no matter the circumstance, staying true to oneself can lead to unexpected moments of compassion and understanding.