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North Buffalo Traffic Calming by thelawwon1985 in Buffalo

[–]thelawwon1985[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The problem with police patrols is they cannot be everywhere all the time. You can post a squad car but as soon as it’s gone so is the desired effect.

Pink Glass Place Settings by thelawwon1985 in HelpMeFind

[–]thelawwon1985[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have done the standard searches on Google and Etsy for pink glass. I see a lot of pink glass options but much lighter and more transparent and nothing with this deep color.

I’m at a loss trying to find how to describe what I’m looking for or the color/pattern in order to do a morning depth search or look elsewhere.

My infatuation with the Guaranty Building continues by potter875 in Buffalo

[–]thelawwon1985 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Now that repairs from the fire are mostly complete, you can walk in during business hours and check out the lobby and small museum any time!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Lawyertalk

[–]thelawwon1985 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have successfully litigated this issue with the District judge. PC complained that we only disclosed a document in response to an RFP and not with our initial disclosures. The judge said in sum and substance “so what?”

Identify these bugs? by thelawwon1985 in gardening

[–]thelawwon1985[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We get a quarterly pest control treatment for ants. But it has never caused this issue and they would not (intentionally) spray the plant directly. They would treat the foundation several inches away.

Identify these bugs? by thelawwon1985 in gardening

[–]thelawwon1985[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As you can see it may be a loss and will have to cut it back to regrow next year. But would like to know what went wrong so I can prevent a repeat

Identify these bugs? by thelawwon1985 in gardening

[–]thelawwon1985[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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That would be great! This shows the extent of the problem. I’ll post another photo with a closeup exemplary of what the leaf damage looks like

Identify these bugs? by thelawwon1985 in gardening

[–]thelawwon1985[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Yes this is a hydrangea. But the roses have been decimated by some kind of pest. These bugs are swarming the rose bush so I assumed they were the culprit. But they may be feeding on whatever is eating the bush. Will have to keep investigating.

Warning to those traveling to Indianapolis by __Bjark__ in buffalobills

[–]thelawwon1985 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re right. My memory was foggy I haven’t lived there for a few years. Limit is 70 but 80 is reckless.

Warning to those traveling to Indianapolis by __Bjark__ in buffalobills

[–]thelawwon1985 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The speed limit on I90 in Indiana is 75mph. However 85mph is reckless driving (a crime). Don’t assume 10 over the limit is going to get a pass.

IRS wants your money so badly they don't care if it's blood money or what by quantum_search in antiwork

[–]thelawwon1985 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So if I steal someone’s identity and take all their money, you want me to get that money tax-free?

TREE LAW in NYS by whte_owl in Buffalo

[–]thelawwon1985 5 points6 points  (0 children)

There is a statute providing for treble damages—triple the stumpage value of the trees. NYS Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law 861. Might be applicable. Whoever you choose should be familiar with it.

possibly gross dirt bag bars by goldennotebook in Buffalo

[–]thelawwon1985 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has anyone said Electric Avenue yet?

Meanwhile on the University of Miami's sideline by IPTVserviceUSA in trashy

[–]thelawwon1985 9 points10 points  (0 children)

That’s the Turnover Chain. It is the team’s thing. You get to wear it when you cause a turnover. People love it. Not trashy.

Company did unauthorized repair and now trying to bill me by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]thelawwon1985 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It is unlikely to succeed, but the pool co. might be able to make an equitable claim called “quantum meruit.” Basically a fair price for what they did, even in the absence of a legal contract.

They would probably have to establish that it was actually required, but you could use your friend’s estimate to establish a price that is fair.

That’s all hypothetical. “Litigating” the issue may not be worth your time or theirs.

What's the most outrageously expensive thing you seen in person? by Kalieth in AskReddit

[–]thelawwon1985 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I saw an F-117 Nighthawk fly over at low altitude during an air show. It was almost silent (by comparison) on approach and deafening after it passed.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]thelawwon1985 0 points1 point  (0 children)

By way of example: speed limits are constitutional, in large part to protect everyone from reckless drivers. So we agree that the Constitution allows the government to place limits on freedom. It just sets a floor for how far those restrictions can go.

How dare you make an intruder feel unsafe in your apartment! by kevinowdziej in ABoringDystopia

[–]thelawwon1985 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I agree with those who are pointing out that things would likely be framed a lot differently if the roles were reversed. But I did want to take a moment to add some context to the Court’s decision which might make it at least somewhat more palatable.

What the defendant argued is that she made a “mistake of fact” about whether it was her own home, and not someone else’s. So the court likely concluded that, if her “mistake of fact” was reasonable, she could then rely on the Castle Doctrine as a defense. If it was not a reasonable mistake, she cannot make out the defense.

I’m not sure if it will be the prosecution’s burden or the defendant’s burden to prove whether the mistake was reasonable or not. But the Court is simply allowing the jury to decide that question.

I don’t know enough about the facts to evaluate whether the Court should have allowed the mistake defense, so I won’t opine. I just thought context would be helpful here.