Posts by Steven Kim84

I’ve been chewing on a few logistical headaches lately and wanted to pick your brains. First off, is it actually legal to set up an LLC with a registered office in a different county than where I actually live? I don't want to run into any red tape issues with the state if my paperwork says one thing but my home address says another. Also, I'm looking at my business model—since I'll be handling all the deliveries myself, and we're talking small items and low volumes, there's absolutely no way I need a massive freight truck or a heavy-duty van. Could I just use my personal car for these deliveries and register it under the company name? Or am I legally required to have a vehicle with a dedicated cargo area to qualify? Any insight would be huge.

Which bank should I pick for a checking account? Just looking as an individual here.
I’ve been with Citibank for a while now, and honestly, I’m reaching my breaking point with them. Just the other day, I needed to look up some specific info on a transaction, so I logged into their online banking, and when it 😕 wouldn't show me anything except the date, the amount, and some vague payment description. Up until recently, you could actually download a detailed PDF of the transaction details, print it out, and use it as actual proof of payment. Now? Nothing. And yet, they still have the nerve to charge me $2.75 monthly fees for online banking access...
So, looking at all these "account maintenance" fees, the costs for online banking, and those annoying transaction commissions... which bank is actually the best? Basically, who is going to fleece me the least?

I’m looking to pick up some gear from someone halfway across the country, and honestly, I really don't feel like driving all that way just to grab it. I'd much rather have it shipped directly to me, so I'm trying to figure out which carrier is actually worth the hassle—or at least the most budget-friendly. I'm looking at a total weight of maybe around 220 pounds across everything

I honestly don’t get this whole "you majority chose them" argument. How does a political party actually win an election, only for everyone to immediately wash their hands of them and claim they never voted for them in the first place? It’s the same pattern we saw with those absolute losers who represented us at Eurovision—nobody voted for them either. Same goes for Thompson; people were all over him, shouting slogans and flashing peace signs, practically begging for the FAA to flag his planes just so he wouldn't crash, and now suddenly, nobody even wants to hear his name mentioned... We are such a strange bunch. Honestly, when I travel abroad, I feel embarrassed to say I'm from here.

Regarding the examples you brought up, I haven't really bothered voting in elections, and I barely listen to American musicians at all (unless it's some local coastal stuff), but I do notice certain patterns.

The truth is, we don't have anyone here brave enough to park a truck full of explosives right in front of the White House and level the whole damn thing. That’s because everyone running things over there is just a bunch of self-serving vultures who couldn't care less about anything except their own bank accounts and staying in power. I remember when people were out there protesting in D.C. for weeks on end; these politicians just trampled right over them like they were nothing more than roadkill. And what was their response? They actually pushed through a law to ban public gatherings in the heart of the capital. That’s the reality of our government and this entire political circus—just a pack of animals. Honestly, someone needs to clear them all out so we can start over with actual human beings. If you look at this entire political landscape, you could count the decent people on one hand. Everything else is just a waste of life.

Just saying he was basically just hanging out right by the Zebra 😁

quietbison43 said:Hey everyone...
I need some help from anyone who actually knows how this stuff works better than I do. Back in May 2007, I was in a minor fender bender in a parking lot. I’m certain I wasn't at fault (whatever 😁), but the police and the Supreme Court decided otherwise. First, I gave my statement in court, then they scheduled a full hearing with the other driver and the cop who responded to the scene. I got the notice three months later, but the hearing didn't happen because the cop and the other guy both failed to show up. Three more months pass (February 2008), and the cop flakes out again. This time, only the other guy showed up to testify. Now, two days ago, I get hit with a decision and a bill for $333 for the violation, $150 in court costs, and $67 for the accident reconstruction fee.

What exactly is this $67? Is that going to the officer who came out to the scene or what?

Now I have to file an appeal with the higher municipal court... How long does it usually take to hear back from them? I just need about 10 more months for this to hit the statute of limitations since the incident happened under the old laws.

Third thing...

Does it make sense to bring that up in my appeal? They convicted me without the officer ever testifying.

One last thing... during the accident, I had a passenger who was listed in the police report, but they never gave a statement and aren't listed as a witness to the crash... I don't know what the standard legal practice is here, but it feels wrong. There were no other witnesses.

It's not a question of whether I hit him; it's about the circumstances. The guy pulled out and turned right in front of me while I was backing up. Unfortunately, I couldn't react in time, and now I'm stuck dealing with the court. As it stands, it feels like it all comes down to his word against mine. And clearly, my word isn't worth much. 😕

Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated.

From what I understand, the cops generally don't count people riding in the car as independent witnesses. It’s probably because there's a high chance you could influence their story or "sync up" your versions of events beforehand. That said, I am pretty sure that if we're talking about a major wreck involving a fatality, passengers in the vehicle definitely end up testifying in court.

frozensurfer8 said:Hey there. Sorry if this has already been asked, but I figured I’d throw it out there just in case:
How often does it actually happen in the real world that the cops appeal a court ruling? Specifically when the sentence handed down for a misdemeanor is lighter than what they originally pushed for. In my case, I got hit with a judicial reprimand for a DUI, even though the prosecution was asking for a three-month license suspension and God knows what else... My 8-day window to file an appeal starts today, so I'm just wondering—what are the actual odds that the police are going to appeal this???

Zero. Absolutely zero percent chance.

So, did you guys smoke? If you didn't, how on earth am I supposed to prove you were actually drinking?

I was scouring the web all day yesterday, but honestly, I couldn't find a single thing regarding the full stop either.

David Chase said:Back in November 2007, I found myself behind the wheel and—naturally—accidentally drove the wrong way down a one-way street 🙄. I pulled over right in the middle of the road to attempt a U-turn when, as luck would have it, the police pulled up directly behind me. I stepped out of the vehicle, handed over my driver's license and registration, and then endured about thirty minutes of absolute nonsense; they were essentially flirting with me, making comments along the lines of, "Well, what are we going to do with you? Such a pretty girl, blah blah blah." Eventually, they scribbled some details into a little notepad and let me go. I didn't sign anything, and they didn't bother asking for a breathalyzer or anything of the sort.
What I am wondering now is whether there is any possibility of a fine actually showing up in my mail?
Thanks! 🙂

If nothing has shown up by now, I seriously doubt it. But since cops can be such bottom-of-the-barrel scum sometimes, there’s always a slim possibility, though I wouldn't hold my breath.

@ Dennis Moore8 - if nobody got hurt, you don't even need to call the police. Just leave your phone number if you can't find the owner, head over to your insurance company together (since you're the one at fault), fill out a standard accident report, and that's it. Your insurance covers his repairs and you're done with the whole mess.

@ Betty Harris7 - They’re sticking to the current law here. The statute of limitations kicks in if the court fails to hand down a final judgment within two years of the offense being committed. Don't bother looking for a specific title; just look up some examples of appeals online—you'll find plenty. Just keep in mind that the window to file an appeal should be about 8 days.

@ Dennis Moore8 - Copy-pasting from the U.S. Vehicle Code here:

Section 177.
(5) A driver shall be subject to a fine of at least $333 for failing to provide identification to another party involved in a traffic accident, or to the owner of a damaged vehicle or property, and leaving the scene of the accident. Additionally, a minimum three-month driver's license suspension and three points will be added to their record.

If I were the judge sitting on this case, I wouldn't give you any breathing room—I'd slap you with that penalty immediately. If the police hadn't tracked you down, that other person would have been stuck footing the bill for your stupidity. You could have just gone through insurance and settled everything smoothly without needing the cops or dealing with these kinds of fines.

$100, per the US vehicle code, specifically section 78, subsections 1 and 3,

$100, it's the exact same deal as if you didn't have a driver's license or a state ID

I don't know, maybe that's just how it goes. In that case, let it all fall apart

So, I just had surgery on my leg—to be more specific, they removed my plantaris tendon—and now I’ve got this blue thing sticking out of the incision. It looks kind of like a thick suture (check the photos), but honestly, it feels way too chunky to be just thread. On top of that, they didn't actually stitch the wound shut; instead, they used those metal surgical staples (see that last pic). I actually tried to give it a little tug with some tweezers, but no luck there; it feels like it's tucked a bit deeper under the skin. Does anyone actually know what this is? I really don't have the bandwidth to trek all the way down to the hospital just to have some doctor tell me they botched the job while I'm sitting here in absolute agony. 😠

So, I’ve got this scooter that’s been sitting dead in my garage for two years because it was totaled, and obviously, the registration expired ages ago. I finally got it back on its feet, fixed everything up, and headed down to the inspection station today thinking I was ready to go. Well, big mistake. The place was absolutely slammed, and before I could even get near the front of the line, they just shut the doors for the day. So, there I am, heading home empty-handed, when the police pull me over and slap me with a ticket since the bike isn't legal. Since tomorrow is a holiday and I can't get back to the station until Friday anyway, does anyone think it’s worth filing an appeal? Would explaining the whole "I tried to register it today but the shop closed due to the crowd" situation actually work if I promise to have it registered by the next business day?