slycobra5 said:Fine, so nobody’s saying anything... basically, you just have to watch your step. If you end up getting hurt, it's on you.
Look, both the client and the contractor are legally on the hook for any damage caused to third parties, though don't expect anyone to walk away with a massive jackpot here. You really ought to sit down with the client, find out who actually did the work, and then go after that contractor for some cash—maybe even throw in a little threat about filing a lawsuit over off-the-books labor if they were cutting corners. I mean, how much of this is actually his own fault for falling in the first place? And honestly, how much blame does the client actually carry? Between the legal fees and how long these court cases drag on in the States, it’s usually more trouble than it's worth anyway.
Nicole Diaz said:Fine, let them, but they shouldn't be chasing us around with sirens blaring like we're mass murderers or terrorists...
I used a sarcastic smiley on the forum for that one. Personally, I’d be perfectly polite with the police—very Vienna School.
Does anyone know if there's actually a specific clause in the law that forbids this kind of behavior? Because if it isn't explicitly banned, then technically anything goes.
I mean, if they're really out to get you, they'd have to drive faster, and since it's the middle of the night, they'll definitely be using the sirens and lights.
Section 17 of the https://www.law.cornell.edu/ could be interpreted however the judge feels like that day, depending on how they look at it.
I mean, if they’re really going to push it that far, why stop there? Might as well have them strip everyone down to their underwear just to check for drugs while they're at it, right? Like, if you’re gonna pull someone over, just do the whole damn thing if you're so obsessed. If you stop me, then you stop me, but don't expect me to just sit here and take it if you won't follow through.
driftingsailor252 said:To whom it may concern: I am currently facing charges for harassment. During my initial hearing, I exercised my right to remain silent, but I have since been summoned regarding a contested expert evaluation. I complied with the summons under the assumption that a trial would follow.
No trial occurred. Instead, judgments were issued; I have filed an objection, but a final verdict has yet to be rendered.
Am I awaiting an appellate ruling or an actual court date? I protested the fact that I was denied a proper defense, as my hearing took place at a local police station without the option of a court-appointed attorney, given that I wasn't under formal arrest. Will I finally be granted the right to defend myself?
The disputed evaluation was intended to determine my competency to participate in legal proceedings. Yet, there was no courtroom appearance—only sentencing recommendations and a bill for $667 that I am expected to cover, in addition to $133.
I rely entirely on social security benefits for my livelihood.
Was that whole interrogation recorded or what?
If you're under arrest, you absolutely have the right to an attorney.
What are they calling that sentencing recommendation?
Obviously, once you actually get to court (which hasn't even happened yet), you'll have the right to defend yourself, and the judge is going to insist on it anyway.
Sarah Wood9 said:Back in March, my husband lent a coworker $2333. She promised to pay us back in just a few days—claimed she needed to cover some bank fees to get a loan approved. Fast forward to today, and she’s only scraped together about $200. We even tried being nice and offered her a payment plan of $167 per month, but her "payments" have been a joke—it's $27, then nothing for two months, then $100, then silence again, then $73. Every single week we send her one or two texts asking for our money back, but now? Total radio silence. She used to be a pro at making excuses—waiting for a paycheck, travel expenses, claiming she had COVID, crying on the phone about her kid... she even sent us a fake receipt for a transfer that Chase couldn't find any record of. And even when she actually admitted she had the cash and we set a time and place to meet, she’d either ghost us or call minutes before, sobbing about some new crisis. Turns out, it was all a front—we found out she’s a gambling addict and is drowning in debt, despite living this high-end lifestyle with designer labels and fancy dinners. There was never any loan involved because her credit is trashed. She hasn't denied owing us through text, and she knows damn well we need that money—her stalling is costing us real money. I actually had to take out a personal loan to cover my husband's credit card bills after he lost his job in early May. We tried playing nice, but since she’s ignoring us and clearly has no intention of paying, we’re thinking about filing a police report to sue for damages. We don't have a formal contract, just a trail of texts where she admits everything. The money was lent as a favor with the explicit condition it would be returned within a week.
My question is: does this qualify as fraud or forgery? Should we report this to the police or the DA? And do we actually need to hire an attorney, or are these things prosecuted automatically once reported?
Look, you can definitely call the police and they’ll handle their little slice of the investigation, but don't expect them to file criminal charges on their own because this is something that requires a private lawsuit. You're going to have to bring in a lawyer, and yeah, you're going to be the one footing the bill for that. Sure, crimes were committed, but even if you win the case, getting your money back isn't some automatic magic trick. The court order will say they owe you the cash, but since people like this usually dodge their debts, you'll probably end up stuck filing *another* lawsuit just for failing to follow the original court ruling. It’s enough to make anyone lose their mind, honestly... you'll burn through so much energy, time, and a decent chunk of change, all without any guarantee that you'll actually come out on top.
Sarah Miller682 said:Good evening, everyone! And a very Merry Christmas to you all—even if I am running just a little bit behind schedule! I really hope I’ve landed in the right subforum here—fingers crossed!
I’ve been digging through a few different threads for the last couple of hours—really diving down the rabbit hole, you know how it is—but I can't seem to find a straight answer to something that's been rattling around in my brain! Here’s how things stand: So, I’m currently parked right in the middle of someone's private driveway—oops! 😅😉 So, I live right next to the local Target—you know how it is, just a quick hop away—and I popped in there for a second. Honestly, I was only inside for maybe a minute, if that! But wouldn't you know it... even with such a tiny errand, things still went sideways. Just one of those days, I guess! So, I stepped outside just now—mind you, I was actually planning on staying in for the evening—and what do I see? There’s a car parked right behind mine! Well, maybe it was actually someone working at the shop—since it’s just one of those small local corner stores where I pretty much know everyone who walks through the door—so I went ahead and asked if anyone had been standing behind me... but, to make a long story short...
The car actually belongs to the owner’s son—he lives out in the suburbs! So, I try to ask him nicely to move his car—you know, being reasonable—and he just flat-out refuses... honestly! Then, just as my son is heading inside the house, my old man starts going off about some "no parking" sign he supposedly drew himself—he actually sketched an "X" on there or something! Can you believe that? Such a character! Oh, there really is a sign! It’s actually nailed right into the fence about 30 feet ahead—it clearly says "no parking" (though someone went ahead and cut out part of it)! I mean, let’s be real—it looks like they probably haven't cleared a single permit with City Hall! You can literally see where someone just slapped a big, weirdly colored "X" right on the entrance, and then there are those two or three random concrete blocks just sitting there on the grass... honestly, it's such a mess! Since I keep a firearm in my car—fully legal, all my permits are perfectly in order, of course—I make it a point never to cause a scene or act threateningly. If things ever get tense, I just call the police; they’re already well-acquainted with my situation, so there's no drama. They show up, everything is handled calmly, and within a few minutes, the whole thing is cleared up smoothly.
Now, I’ve really started wondering about this... because lately, it's become a bit of a personal thing for me!
So, I was thinking—and bear with me here because my mind tends to wander—could I actually pull a stunt like that again? Like, could I just pull over, sit there, and wait for the cops to show up? I’d basically be asking them to verify if that sign was even put up legally according to the local ordinances. Even if I end up eating a couple hundred bucks in parking tickets myself—which, let's face it, happens to the best of us—I can't help but wonder about the fallout. If it turns out the signage is totally illegitimate, what exactly is the homeowner or the person responsible for the sign supposed to do next? It feels like such a massive headache, but also... kind of a fascinating legal loop, right? I’ve spent what feels like an eternity digging through a million different laws and regulations—seriously, my eyes are crossing at this point—but I still haven't been able to find a straight answer! It’s incredibly frustrating when you want to be sure of the rules. At the end of the day, it seems like it just boils down to this: the local code enforcement officer has to step in and act according to their own manual, while the person who put up that unauthorized sign is the one left holding the bag for their own little DIY project. It really comes down to individual responsibility, doesn't it?
But you clearly haven't read the actual rules. Look at Section 82, Subsection 1, Item 11, or if you really want to get technical, maybe even Section 84, Item 8.https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/23/404
The guy put that sign up because there are plenty of people out there who haven't bothered to read the actual traffic codes mentioned above.
cosmicpuma9 said:I am the mother of a child under three years old, and I have had my child taken away by the Department of Social Services—even though I fought tooth and nail to meet every single one of their demands. I balanced work and home life, prioritizing my child above all else just so I could spend as much time as possible with them, but nothing worked. Instead, they turned against me because I reported them, and now they've stripped me of my only child and my entire reason for living.
I am planning to launch a hunger strike—no food and no water—in Times Square or right outside the local Department of Social Services office. I want to know: how legal is this? Can I actually hold out, or will the paramedics show up to haul me away before I can make a point?
This strike would continue until my child is returned to me, or perhaps until I am forced to move somewhere better...
I intended to post this in the Legal section, not Politics.
Look, nobody can technically stop you from striking, but let’s be real, you aren't getting your kid back that way.
Once you pass out, the paramedics are gonna show up just to save your life.
vividfox9 said:The attack by Bezukov on the headquarters of the U.S. Federal Government is currently at the top of Andrej Plenković's agenda.
He hasn't let it rest because there’s a real sense of fear and distrust settling over Union Square.
There's talk about a massive operation by the Department of Homeland Security, and then people start mentioning Bezukov's mentor.
The real question is: does an armed far-right group actually exist in America that could pull off organized strikes against the Cabinet? I personally don't think so.
But Plenković seems to think otherwise. Where are these extremists hiding? What are they even trying to achieve? Has anyone ever actually investigated this? Even the SOA hasn't included this in any of their reports.
Plenković and his little cronies are just playing a diversionary tune to distract us from the real national crises hitting us hard.
First off, they seriously need to decide if they’re actually going to file those charges or just toss the whole criminal case out the window so we can move forward with a private lawsuit instead.
The lines are drawn, everything’s crystal clear. Honestly, who even cares about the billing schemes or whether they actually charge you or not? It's all the same at this point.
Is there some yellow paint on the curb there, or did they actually put up a sign or something? Because if either one of those things is happening, then the whole situation is pretty damn obvious.
I mean, seriously, citizens can just pull a residency certificate whenever they need to, even though your driver's license is already an official government document. And if you need a bank statement, that’s basically just a paper snapshot of your account status, complete with your current address and a fresh timestamp.
Susan Doyle25 said:It was the exact same thing with my sister when we moved to a different neighborhood in Chicago... she went ahead and updated her driver's license without a second thought... They spent three whole years looking for her...
Look, if you actually bother to handle your and then you don't have to deal with any of this nonsense.
So you just head out, report your temporary absence to the local police department, and make sure to leave them a valid U.S. mailing address for any legal notices or court stuff they might need to send you.
Why go ahead and lock the thread when things are finally starting to make sense? Honestly, you just gotta sit tight for a second and wait for someone to inevitably slide into the DMs asking, "Hey, can you send me all the details privately?"
Look, I've said it before and I'll say it again: just lay out your problem, alright? Seriously, just put it out there and someone will jump in to help you for free. Plus, if anyone else out there is dealing with the exact same headache, they can just scroll through, read up on it, and boom—problem solved. It’s not rocket science, right?