Posts by Jesse James5

copperfox172 said:Hey everyone... so I picked up a few cotton dresses from H&M for the summer. They’ve got short sleeves and a bit of a cinched look under the bust—just standard stuff. My plan is to pair them with leggings and maybe a long necklace. But here's the thing: I'm in my forties, and I really don't want to look like a grandma. Is this actually a good outfit choice? I'm a little iffy on the leggings part because my legs are pretty muscular, even if the dresses hit near the knee.
Do you guys actually wear leggings? And what else could I wear for everyday looks that's comfortable without looking totally dated?

Joining in here... I wear dresses too, but more like tunics. Rarely leggings—I usually go with skinny jeans, or straight-leg ripped ones, or those thin wide-leg jeans with ties at the bottom ��. By the way, I just bought some tight cotton pants; they look like leggings but they aren't as "clingy," so they don't feel so hot in the summer...��

Everything is fine as long as you feel good in it... for me, this style is just easier, and I don't feel restricted or squeezed ��

Well, damn... I'll start hunting 👍

I’ve been scouring the web, but came up empty. Only found stuff regarding Lenovo phones... 😛

Hi there.
My apologies if I picked the wrong PDF thread; mods, please feel free to move this if needed...

So, I managed to crack the screen on my Lenovo tablet. No warranty left—not that it would cover accidental damage anyway, right?
I'm trying to figure out where the best repair shop is in Chicago, or if anyone knows where I can snag a cheap replacement part so someone could just... you know, do a quick "under the table" fix for me.
Thanks, everyone.😵

brisksurfer said:What is this supposed to mean exactly? Can I actually file an appeal and try to argue that I should just get a precautionary measure instead?🤷

Isn't a precautionary measure reserved for offenses within the $233 statute of limitations, or have I completely missed the mark here...🤷 provided you don't have a prior record of misdemeanor convictions 🤷

Under the statute of limitations, the window is longer, so you don't really have much of a chance at getting it dismissed.
Of course, you're entitled to fight it—filing an objection, contesting the citation, appealing the ruling...
But whether any of that actually moves the needle? That's a whole different story.😁
Anyway, good luck!

Austin Ward4 said:how many installments though?? i've got a massive one coming my way soon, definitely more than 5... just wondering if there's any way to keep the monthly payment under $167. i'm unemployed and my parents are too... help me out here

It all comes down to the judge. If they grant your request, you can pay less than $167.
Usually, with larger fines, the payments start at $167 or higher..
But, like I said, try petitioning the court to approve an installment plan...
Just make sure you strictly follow the payment deadlines.

silverpuma54 said:Quick question... I just went to court over a car accident, and the judge ruled it was mutual fault. Now I'm looking at a $700 fine plus legal fees, so basically $900 total. Problem is, I'm unemployed, don't even own a car... and I definitely don't have $900 lying around. What am I supposed to do when the bill actually shows up? Oh, and for the record, I've never even had a ticket before, so I really don't feel like going to jail XD

You can set up a payment plan for fines. If you don't pay, they just swap the fine for jail time—14 days.

Kimberly Price12 said:Got a question about wage garnishment. Can they actually go after my paycheck, or do they just seize everything under my name?

And if they can't recover enough from the seizure and I end up facing jail time, does the four-year statute of limitations kick in from the date of the ruling or what?

The violation happened under the old laws when the statute of limitations was only two years... it's been over two years now, but the geniuses at the Department of Justice still sent out the fine...

Usually, the IRS just gives you a courtesy call first. If you decide to play deaf, that’s when they start hitting you with wage garnishments. As for seizing property? I doubt it—it's just a misdemeanor. Plus, I don't think they even bother with seizures; under the old rules, those things only lasted six months, which probably isn't enough time for them to exhaust all their options anyway.
We really ought to wait until you’ve actually received the official notice regarding the fine before doing anything. Just a thought.
So, let’s talk about the statute of limitations.
If we’re going by the old rules, you only have a two-year window to enforce a fine once the ruling becomes final.

Thomas Adams43 said:So, I’ve gone ahead and written my thoughts based on what was shared above.

If memory serves, there’s no need to justify an objection under the new rules.

Thomas Adams43 said:Hey, does anyone know where I actually need to file my appeal? Should I be sending it to the misdemeanor court and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, or is it just directed to the Supreme Court 🤷? Please help me out

Just read the instructions on legal remedies at the end of the decision, judgment, or order. It’ll tell you exactly who to send the appeal to..

Justin Torres77 said:So, I just got the paperwork back for a traffic violation, and the fine is sitting at $167.
In the past, I used to just casually swap out those kinds of penalties for community service hours—it was easy, and honestly, nobody ever actually made me show up to do the work because it was basically just a formality.
Now I'm wondering if things have actually changed under the Traffic Safety Act—is this community service thing a real thing now, or is it still just something they write down on paper to look good?

The laws have shifted.😁
Sadly, using community service as a way to settle unpaid fines under $167 has been scrapped...
Take a close look at your official notice—specifically the section detailing how to satisfy the fine...
It’s still an option, but only if the offense falls under the Misdemeanor Act rather than the other statutes.🙂

silentpilot6 said:Hello,

I have a quick question.
The police pulled me over this morning because I allegedly failed to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk... but the thing is, the pedestrian wasn't even in the crosswalk yet; they were walking toward it. By the time I cleared the 😁 intersection, they were probably still about two meters away from the actual crossing.
To get straight to the point... the officer gave me a citation, and honestly, I'm not really looking to pay $167. But my question isn't actually about that. A colleague told me that if you haven't had a single traffic violation in the last year (which is true for me), I could potentially go down to the station and they might just "let me off with a warning." In other words, I wouldn't have to pay anything; they'd just issue a formal reprimand instead. 🤷
Does that actually hold any water? Or... I'm worried that if I show up at the station, I'll just end up looking foolish. 🤣

Thanks in advance

If I'm reading this right, they mean a written warning...
My aunt recently got one, but it was issued right there on the spot...🤣
Maybe try going to the police station and asking (bring the citation, obviously)...
I'm skeptical, but it might work.😁

neonnomad9 said:So, my appeal was denied, and now I’m staring at a court order demanding I pay a fine of $233.
The thing is, the judgment doesn't specify where to send the money or even provide a deadline. When the officer pulled me over, he didn't hand me any payment slip or anything similar.
Does anyone have experience with this? Will a bill eventually show up in my mailbox, or am I just left hanging? Please, if anyone knows, let me know—I really don't want to end up behind bars just because of some administrative oversight regarding a three-day 🙂 window.

You’ll need to contact whoever issued the judgment to sort out the payment details.
Since you've already received the ruling and had your appeal rejected, they won't be mailing you a bill. You have to reach out to the issuing agency yourself with the paperwork in hand.

Aaron Adams6 said:I got hit with a DUI, and the fine is massive. I’m wondering if there’s any way to dodge paying it entirely. Look, I’m not looking for sympathy because I know I messed up, but I’m a college student living on zero income right now. Based on that, is there any chance they’d at least lower the fine? Also, should I expect some official paperwork from the police to show up at my house?

The court doesn't care about the "broke student" excuse when it comes to drinking and driving.
When you head to court, just admit to the violation, ask for leniency, and lay out your circumstances—like having a clean record and being a student with no job...
You didn't mention your BAC level, though..
There's also the possibility of a license suspension; that's entirely up to the judge, though the police handle the enforcement.

Drew Rodriguez7 said:There are several threads on this forum, yet I can’t seem to find anything addressing my specific situation, so I am hoping someone might be kind enough to offer some insight...
-The misdemeanor occurred on March 13, 2007; it involved a blood alcohol level that resulted in three penalty points, and a citation was issued accordingly.
-My driver's license was subsequently suspended for three months starting October 1, 2007, due to that same offense.

Now, here is the dilemma...
The fine amounts to $667 plus court costs, but it was never paid, nor was any plea ever filed...
No one has contacted me about it, and I haven't reached out to anyone either...
Does the statute of limitations begin two years from the date the citation was served, or does it run from the date the license was suspended?
Furthermore, is it even possible to claim the statute of limitations has passed if a formal plea was never submitted?

Your fine should have been forcibly collected by the IRS within 6 months; after that, if it remained unpaid, the court would have issued an order for a supplemental 7-day jail sentence...
The statute of limitations begins two years after the citation becomes final.
So, I suspect they might still be able to enforce the penalty.

Bradley Martin2 said:Hey everyone, I’m new here, so bear with me if I mess something up. I have a question. I just received a ruling stating I haven't paid my fine, but I actually did. Here’s the deal: I was sent four payment slips totaling $1283, but the actual fine is only $1617. Basically, they missed one of my payments, and now, a year later, I’ve been told I’m facing 17 days in jail because they claim nothing was paid. Can I appeal this to avoid paying another thousand bucks? Or should I just take this straight to a judge and demand to see that fourth receipt? I need advice immediately.

If you've been handed a ruling for 17 days of supplemental jail time, it means the court has zero proof that you paid any part of that fine. If they actually had proof, the ruling would specify that you still owe an unpaid balance of $333...
Go down to the courthouse, bring your receipt stubs to show them, and ask for the correct invoice so you can settle the rest...

Drew Gonzalez75 said:Why wouldn't it be safe? Worst case scenario, some heavy package crushes the envelope, but since nothing inside is fragile, what's the big deal, right?🤷

Aside from the fact that I might get it crushed🙄, you say nothing is breakable, but I could also lose it—God forbid...😠
Well, then you won't have any proof you actually sent it...☕
It costs a few extra bucks for certified mail, but at least you get a receipt. You can wave that paper in the face of the USPS if they lose it... 🙏

mistyrider14 said:That’s just not true. Every single time I sent something back—whether it wasn't my size or they sent way too much—I never had to pay for shipping. I called them up, and they told me they were renewing their contract with the USPS and that my shipping costs would be refunded.

Back when I used to shop through mail-order catalogs like Sears or JCPenney, I could return items without ever touching a shipping fee. You just had to make sure you sent it back in the original packaging...

stormygull22 said:No. This is an official notice from the IRS—a levy order. They even sent a sample via USPS stating they’ll start garnishing my wages if I don't settle up. It's a forced collection of fines and legal fees handled by the Treasury. But nowhere does it actually explain why their records show I owe them a dime. These thieves are unbelievable.

The IRS handles forced collections (assuming that's what this is; you're mostly guessing here) based on someone else's authorization... and that specific warrant or request attached should include the actual ruling that triggered it...
Based on that, you could head down to the local field office and demand to see the original decision they're using to justify this.😉