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analogfalcon7 said:as if we couldn't. kid was smaller than us anyway 😂

anyway, grandma signed the citation, so if I end up in front of a judge, I'm just gonna claim it wasn't served properly 😳

It was served legally.

analogfalcon7 said:nah, just a ticket

By the way, the date on the ticket says July 30th. I think there's a stamp on the blue envelope from August 7th, though it's hard to see, and my grandma actually got the mail on August 11th. So, I'm banking on that last date being the one that matters for the 8-day appeal window after delivery.

Not sure if I should write out the whole story. Don't want them using my own words against me to hand down a judgment, like that happens all the time. Besides, I've already decided I'm not paying this fine. I'd honestly rather go to jail. I think I'll just keep it simple and say I'm contesting it because I didn't actually run the red light.

So you're just gonna say whatever makes you look good, huh? 😁.

Good luck with that.

Write everything down. Is this some kind of mandatory citation?

Anyway, make sure you state clearly that you didn't run a red light. Just say the yellow light hit right as you were already committed to the intersection, and there was no way that cop could actually tell which light you cleared from where he was standing.

Ethan Wilson2 said:Well, I’ve just been handed a mandatory citation—a traffic violation, $167—and since it seems like everyone in this country files appeals, I was thinking about doing the same. My dilemma is whether I still need to provide a detailed explanation (like they used to require) or if that's no longer necessary, and also, who actually handles the final decision on whether the ticket gets tossed...

Under the new laws, you actually have to provide a reason when contesting a mandatory citation. A municipal court handles the dismissal.

What specifically are you looking for?

analogridge29 said:Help me out, please. If you can.

So, like, a few months back, this blue envelope showed up at my place with an IRS stamp on it. I wasn't even home when it arrived, so I didn't grab it—basically told my roommates they aren't allowed to touch any of my mail because of past issues where stuff just "disappeared." I can't remember exactly when it happened, but I eventually found out it was from some notary office over in Chicago. I Googled them immediately, found their number, and gave them a call. They couldn't really tell me much over the phone, though, saying they had to resend it as a hard copy. I couldn't make it down there in person, either. Anyway, I was talking to a friend about this today and she said she went through the exact same thing with some unpaid cell phone bill. The amount she owed was actually way higher than... $333 I’m sitting here freezing my ass off over this utility bill. What I really need to know is if resending that famous envelope costs the same as the first time—like, am I getting hit with a double charge? Also, should I head out to grab that notice now, or just wait for the next round?

I guess what’s probably gonna screw me over is some unpaid VIP bill, maybe around a few hundred bucks. $300Same exact thing happened when my account got frozen. I was out of the country for like seven months, and since those last two bills hit after I got back, they ended up being paid late—maybe two or three months behind because my wife totally blanked on them. I figured everything was fine until I tried to reactivate the line and realized I couldn't. I spent a week playing phone tag with Verizon trying to get an answer, but nobody could actually explain what was going on. Then, out of nowhere, I get this collection notice from some agency. It lists a total amount I supposedly owe, but it doesn't even say why, other than their own extra fees. So, I thought I’d just call them and get some clarity, but no luck. They won't even pick up the phone during business hours. Just great.

I guess it doesn't really matter if I even bother complaining. These kinds of things aren't even handled through the courts anymore. Not worth my time, maybe.

No, they don't. If the principal is $300, your total cost is roughly $133 (legal prep, fees, etc.).

analogridge29 said:Help me out, please. If you can.

So, like, a few months back, this blue envelope showed up at my place with an IRS stamp on it. I wasn't even home when it arrived, so I didn't grab it—basically told my roommates they aren't allowed to touch any of my mail because of past issues where stuff just "disappeared." I can't remember exactly when it happened, but I eventually found out it was from some notary office over in Chicago. I Googled them immediately, found their number, and gave them a call. They couldn't really tell me much over the phone, though, saying they had to resend it as a hard copy. I couldn't make it down there in person, either. Anyway, I was talking to a friend about this today and she said she went through the exact same thing with some unpaid cell phone bill. The amount she owed was actually way higher than... $333 I’m sitting here freezing my ass off over this utility bill. What I really need to know is if resending that famous envelope costs the same as the first time—like, am I getting hit with a double charge? Also, should I head out to grab that notice now, or just wait for the next round?

I guess what’s probably gonna screw me over is some unpaid VIP bill, maybe around a few hundred bucks. $300Same exact thing happened when my account got frozen. I was out of the country for like seven months, and since those last two bills hit after I got back, they ended up being paid late—maybe two or three months behind because my wife totally blanked on them. I figured everything was fine until I tried to reactivate the line and realized I couldn't. I spent a week playing phone tag with Verizon trying to get an answer, but nobody could actually explain what was going on. Then, out of nowhere, I get this collection notice from some agency. It lists a total amount I supposedly owe, but it doesn't even say why, other than their own extra fees. So, I thought I’d just call them and get some clarity, but no luck. They won't even pick up the phone during business hours. Just great.

I guess it doesn't really matter if I even bother complaining. These kinds of things aren't even handled through the courts anymore. Not worth my time, maybe.

You can file an objection to the garnishment order. That would void the current order and move it to a court proceeding—which you'll probably lose, effectively jacking up your legal costs.

Thomas Miller80 said:They still haven't told us what the actual instructions say regarding the legal remedy 😬
plus, there’s a chance he might have missed the deadline to file it 🙂—though that's unlikely, since he claims he was notified on May 15th 😁--so we'll see.

In his first post, he mentioned filing a lawsuit to prevent the statute of limitations from running out, so I guess there's some sort of deadline for the filing 😁 .

Thomas Miller80 said:Man, he actually got his ruling before the statute of limitations ran out 😉

He’ll probably appeal just to drag things out until the clock runs out.

Angela Bailey74 said:About 21 months ago, I was cited for disorderly conduct following an altercation. After dealing with the misdemeanor court proceedings all through last year, I finally received notice today stating that I have to pay a fine into the state treasury. Now, I'm trying to figure out exactly when the clock started ticking on this case regarding the statute of limitations.
From what I understand, there’s a two-year window before a case expires. Is there any legal way to challenge this or push the whole thing into the realm of being statute-barred?😬

Thanks in advance for the help!

The statute of limitations kicks in exactly two years after the violation occurs. Check the report—what does it actually say about when you supposedly disturbed the peace?

Timothy Morgan38 said:Basically, my kidneys don't really hurt... I get this occasional sharp TWINGE in the kidney area, but it's BEARABLE... nothing intense, just like... hmm... a quick sting and then it's gone...

I went through the exact same thing. It’s just like that—one second you feel a sharp jab, and the next, nothing. I actually ended up in the ER once because they found a kidney stone. Blood in your urine is pretty common when you've got stones. For me, it all happened out of nowhere; I’ve never had any kidney issues before (don't feel like I have any now, either). I'd seen my doctor beforehand because of some stinging during urination, and he just took a guess and put me on Clavocin 🙄. Turned out to be a stone all along.

Maybe kidney stones? Just guessing since I've dealt with them myself. Or at least, I used to—no more issues now. Does your kidney ever ache like that? Not constantly, just occasionally?

gentlecanyon92 said:So, we're looking at zero database errors and full access to the stats now? 🙂

Look, you can see the data is right there 😁 .Seems like we're doomed.

rowdytrucker27 said:Well, I hope at least one person found something useful in my post... 🙂

I did:

rowdytrucker27 said:you can just build your own totally legal "borg edition" using software you actually own

😁

Jokes aside, 👍 .

melloweagle26 said:Anyway, this just goes to prove my theory all over again: it’s always better to burn two copies onto two different types of media from two different manufacturers. Just safer that way.
Well, then it’s actually pretty tough if both of them end up heading to my PMs at the same time. 😁 🙄

It’s like listening to my little brother. Only he goes a step further and insists you need to store your DVDs in different locations just in case of a fire or an earthquake.😁 Seriously.

I'm with you on that.

Douglas Phillips4 said:Yeah, well, I'm picking up a DVD burner these days (maybe even today 👏 ). Man... 🎉

So, what'd you end up getting?

I’m going to try quitting smoking for the hundredth time. Posting here because maybe this will actually make it easier 😁. I'll let you guys know tomorrow if I made it through.

30 GB. It’s all sitting on CDs right now, and I’m not touching them. If it isn't backed up on my hard drive, it basically doesn't exist to me.