noise violation

[redline1089]

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Hello,
I just got a noise violation and will have to appear in court in two weeks, will that show on my record and will that hurt me with getting into medical school? I am the only person who is 21 amongst my roomates and had to take the blame.
Desperate!!!!!

 

[texahn]

i once got into a car accident without insurance, now im a butler

 

[CecilJacobson]

Hello,
I just got a noise violation and will have to appear in court in two weeks, will that show on my record and will that hurt me with getting into medical school? I am the only person who is 21 amongst my roomates and had to take the blame.
Desperate!!!!!

You're a solid friend, and I'm guessing this noise violation is proof of a social life (unless you got a little too vocal about a Pokemon contest). What state requires you to go to court for the noise violation? Here are the outcomes I can potentially foresee (I "saw it all" as an undergrad).

a) You are just required to pay a fine and it ends there.

b) You go to a tiny college town where all citations are reported to the school. You are required to pay a fine AND you are brought in for a student disciplinary hearing. If it's your first offense... the only schools that will put something on your record are bible colleges.

c) You have unlimited funds (approx. $300-500 in mad money) and you pay a local lawyer to fix your problem. Most small towns/college legal circles are... almost mafia-like. Often it's as simple as paying for the attorney and the charges are dropped. I wouldn't recommend this. Unless you're caught naked, drunk, and underage, this is not worth your money.

Don't lose sleep over this. Take it like a man. Even in a worst-case scenario, this is not a make-or-break aspect of your application. Focus on killing the MCAT, keeping your grades up, and having an awesome time.

...at my school the noise violations were on a pretty brutal scale. The first noise violation was only about $75, but each subsequent charge was more than double the previous. A couple of brothers of mine were charged a $1,600 noise violation. Seriously rent-a-cops? That's like... 150 cases of Natty Light.

Good Luck,

-C.J.

 

[redline1089]

alright thanks....just freaked out a little bit cuz it just happened...go to seton hall am the only 21 year old in the house and had to take the blame for everything and we have to appear in court in two weeks...i just didnt want this to hurt my application for medical school...

 

[redline1089]

I go to seton hall and my roomate's hockey coach is an officer, but he cant help us because the sergeant already gave us the fine.

 

[deleted74029]

Maybe I'm the only one that's clueless here, but why did being 21 force you to take the blame for a noise violation?

 

[ILikeDrugs]

You should give yourself another noise violation -- for opening up your mouth and taking the blame for other people.

 

[raltima07]

I would definately get a lawyer -why risk it at all? Even if it costs extra, at least you can be sure it wont bite you in the a77 later on

 

[redline1089]

they checked all of our ids and they picked out me because I was 21...I guess my question would be if it went on my permanent record and if medical schools looked at fines like this

 

[deleted357625]

Dude it's a noise violation...your fine lol
I mean ppl are loud sometimes...

 

[Prncssbuttercup]

Firstly, it is likely this is not a misdemeanor, it is probably a petty misdemeanor, which is like a traffic ticket. That doesn't show on your record, you don't have to report it, it means nothing. Even if it IS a misdemeanor, it isn't something that you will be hurt by, med schools are looking for things that are BAD, like assault, DUIs, things like that... "Gee, we had a party at my house and got a noise violation" doesn't really rule you out from being med school quality...

 

[Barcu]

they checked all of our ids and they picked out me because I was 21...I guess my question would be if it went on my permanent record and if medical schools looked at fines like this

That seems sketchy. Usually, it's the people who rent or own the place.

And I'm assuming there was no alcohol since you were the only 21 year old and got in no trouble for that (which would be worse I imagine).

Unless there is more you aren't telling us, I would look more into that.

 

[raltima07]

Firstly, it is likely this is not a misdemeanor, it is probably a petty misdemeanor, which is like a traffic ticket. That doesn't show on your record, you don't have to report it, it means nothing. Even if it IS a misdemeanor, it isn't something that you will be hurt by, med schools are looking for things that are BAD, like assault, DUIs, things like that... "Gee, we had a party at my house and got a noise violation" doesn't really rule you out from being med school quality...

If it is a misdemeanor, why risk getting it on your record? Supposing everything is the same, I am sure the adcom would take someone with a clean record vs. misdemeanor

 

[FrickenhugeMD]

If it is a misdemeanor, why risk getting it on your record? Supposing everything is the same, I am sure the adcom would take someone with a clean record vs. misdemeanor

Lol, it's a noise violation, not something an adcom actually would care about. People with MIP's get in all the time without anyone saying anything and those are way worse to have.

 

[startswithb]

Lol, it's a noise violation, not something an adcom actually would care about. People with MIP's get in all the time without anyone saying anything and those are way worse to have.

What about a misdemeanor for being caught with a fake ID and losing your driver's license for a year? About a year before you apply to med school?

 

[raltima07]

Lol, it's a noise violation, not something an adcom actually would care about. People with MIP's get in all the time without anyone saying anything and those are way worse to have.

Maybe your right (you are in medical school) but I would think that the applicant with no blemishes would stand better off.

 

[Sunny Side Up]

Had a similar situation w/ noise violation. Party at house that included 5 other roommates and lots of people and I was the only sober person when the police arrived, so I stepped forward and took responsibility. It was a misdemeanor but got it dismissed within two weeks. I was accepted at a few med schools so I checked my criminal background report and it did show up but as dismissed. Of course my parents believe I should think a little longer before volunteering to take the blame in the future b/c in other situations it could affect your app. So word to the wise, "think" twice before taking blame b/c it didn't occur to me at the time but in the end worked out okay.

 

[exptherainbow]

I imagine it will be pretty irrelevant as far as applying to medical school, but it really all depends on your state's laws. Most schools offer a free legal consultation service of some sort. I would investigate that and see if you can just meet with someone who is familiar with local laws and can tell you exactly what it means for your record.

 

[Prncssbuttercup]

Ok OP, so do the leg work and figure out if this is a petty misdemeanor, or an actual misdemeanor, if it is the former, pay the fine, make your friends cough up some dough to pay you back. If it is the latter, I would see if you have the ability to hire a public defender, or a lawyer, as yes, if you can keep it off your record, do it... But if you can't, I don't really think its going to ruin your chances

 

[deleted74029]

they checked all of our ids and they picked out me because I was 21...I guess my question would be if it went on my permanent record and if medical schools looked at fines like this

I can't believe there are people in this thread actually telling you to get a lawyer. This is very minor, I would almost put this below a speeding ticket. Furthermore, amcas allows you to explain situations like this which should help even more (unless you were shooting alley cats with shotguns or something).

And lol at "permanent record."

 

[NittanyKitty]

i once got into a car accident without insurance, now im a butler

👍 I'm forum-hopping, but I HAD to give you props. Always nice to see a "Seinfeld" reference. /hijack

 

[ILikeDrugs]

Get a noise violation. Lawyer up!