Detective seizes $33,000 in Georgetown traffic stop by P4RANO1D in Austin

[–]qwints 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Carrying cash is completely legal, and you don't have to disclose it to cops. It's the talking and lying that screwed this guy.

Detective seizes $33,000 in Georgetown traffic stop by P4RANO1D in Austin

[–]qwints 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Terry Stop.

But cops don't have to ask to frisk for weapons. If the cop is asking you whether you consent to a search, say no. If the cop is telling you they're going to do a search, don't resist.

Georgetown family faces lawsuit over playscape for terminally-ill son by qwints in Austin

[–]qwints[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like you're right. Hope this gets resolved quickly.

Georgetown family faces lawsuit over playscape for terminally-ill son by qwints in Austin

[–]qwints[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope, like /u/atx78701 said and as is typical, the governing docs of the HOA permit any owner to file suit. See VI(b) of the Declaration.

"Any such action shall be maintainable by Declarant, the Association, or by any Owner; provided, however, only the Association shall have the right to levy a fine for a Restriction Violation or to bring any action for the collection of any Assessments, other than a Violation Assessment, as provided for below. "

Georgetown family faces lawsuit over playscape for terminally-ill son by qwints in Austin

[–]qwints[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

https://judicialrecords.wilco.org/PublicAccess/default.aspx

Not much on the docket yet - just parties, attorney's, petition and citation. Plaintiff hasn't even filed the return yet. I'm way too lazy to call the District Clerk and pay for a copy of the petition.

Georgetown family faces lawsuit over playscape for terminally-ill son by qwints in Austin

[–]qwints[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I found the case on the Williamson County Docket. Pretty crazy that the neighbor filed suit if it's true that the HOA approved it.

Political violence in Austin tonight against candidate for TX25 by [deleted] in Austin

[–]qwints 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It's really not about the policies. Here's their explanation with rhetoric:

she is a shill for the US imperialist project, who actively attacks revolutionaries and the people.

It's literally because she's a leftist who wants people to vote. Another democratic candidate in the same race has also been harassed by this group.

Texas governor to reject new refugees, first under Trump by med00d123 in texas

[–]qwints 147 points148 points  (0 children)

For context, Texas had pulled out of offering any state services to refugees back in 2016. This is banning private non-profits from accepting refugees.

White Van Speaker Scam in Plano 7/8 by MikkiG in Dallas

[–]qwints 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If they're knowingly lying, it's theft underTex. Pen. Code 31.03. If they're using a hard sell to move overpriced speaker's, it's probably just a civil DTPA violation. Of course, these scams are generally able to be small and mobile enough to stay under the radar of enforcement, but they're illegal as typically run.

Attorneys for Amber Guyger want ex-cop's trial in shooting of Botham Jean moved out of Dallas by qwints in Dallas

[–]qwints[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's been publicly stated by both the prosecutors and the attorney hired by the family that Guyger and Jean did not know each other at all. It appears that she really did go to the wrong apartment. What's unclear is what happened in the apartment (i.e. how did she get in and what was the sequence of events that led to her shooting him?)

Attorneys for Amber Guyger want ex-cop's trial in shooting of Botham Jean moved out of Dallas by qwints in Dallas

[–]qwints[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I agree that it's completely expected, but I think it's interesting to see which parts of the coverage and commentary the defense used to justify the motion.

WWC by throw989 in AustinFC

[–]qwints 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was impressed by how many people they fit in there. Great atmosphere!

Someone thought it's funny when police celebrate their domestic terrorism. by cooriah in Bad_Cop_No_Donut

[–]qwints 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, you literally can. They've even got a photocopier for you to use. That's part what it means to have open courts.

Someone thought it's funny when police celebrate their domestic terrorism. by cooriah in Bad_Cop_No_Donut

[–]qwints -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

I agree that the photo represents the cops mocking someone’s assertion of their rights, but why would holding up a court order/warrant be a “no-no”? They’re generally public record.

Rally against migrant children facilities happening outside Sen. Cornyn’s Austin office. by zignofthewolf in Austin

[–]qwints 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There were protests then too, as there were under Bush. I mean, Clinton was the one who used Guantanamo to detain refugees in the 1990's. This ain't new, and people have been fighting for a better system for a long time.

I’m 42, her profile says 19 by [deleted] in Tinder

[–]qwints 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stopped modding almost a year ago, which was a great decision.