Dave Levitan

@davelevitan.bsky.social

As we all know, poor people faced with a traffic ticket or something can simply tell a judge "I cannot pay this and I think it is unfair" and the fine is immediately reduced by 60 percent

Mar 25, 2024 at 16:41 UTC

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Michael Rizzo @averiz.bsky.social
[ View ] Mar 25, 2024 at 17:44 UTC

I think it’s important to point out that the bond needed to appeal the ruling was reduced. Not the actual fine. That still stands.

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Carfire 🕊️🕊️🕊️ @carfire.bsky.social
[ View ] Mar 26, 2024 at 20:34 UTC

LET 👏POOR 👏PEOPLE 👏SPEED👏

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Michael Broussard Arts @michaelbroussard.bsky.social
[ View ] Mar 25, 2024 at 16:44 UTC

I'm at the point where I am pulling for a Big Mac to get him.

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@foxfire50.bsky.social
[ View ] Mar 25, 2024 at 17:52 UTC

I don't know why the MAGA freaks are celebrating, though. This just proves how broke he really is that he can't even post the bond to the point that he had to beg them to reduce it. Like Biden said 'broke Don'. Also, if he loses the appeal, he still has to pay the original amount.

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Dave Levitan @davelevitan.bsky.social
[ View ] Mar 25, 2024 at 22:11 UTC

Shoutout to everyone down here explaining to me why bonds and traffic fines are different. Doing the Lord’s work.

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Black Dogs Matter @rectangularstateu.bsky.social
[ View ] Mar 25, 2024 at 20:20 UTC

More evidence of that two-tiered rigged system that Mar-a-Lardo is always moaning about.

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@fiero @fiero.bsky.social
[ View ] Mar 25, 2024 at 17:23 UTC

But my mansions!

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@dragonlordfreya.bsky.social
[ View ] Mar 25, 2024 at 17:01 UTC

And they would definitely immediately forgive the court fees and not issue a warrant for not paying

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BlepBork @blepbork.bsky.social
[ View ] Mar 25, 2024 at 17:39 UTC

They’re not terrified of putting poor people in jail for not paying

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Prester John @presterjohn1.bsky.social
[ View ] Mar 25, 2024 at 17:40 UTC

Actually if you go to court and appeal your ticket it's not unheard of that they will reduce the fine.

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Ryan @pearcer.bsky.social
[ View ] Mar 25, 2024 at 18:31 UTC

Or, "I totally could pay the fine, but I'd rather use the money for something else"

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Ed Shoothowdy 🍉 @futureed.bsky.social
[ View ] Mar 25, 2024 at 17:47 UTC

Actually, yeah. that happens. I also think that posing the whole bond is unfair to poor litigants and this kind of reduction is the right way to go. The problem is that this asshole gets to litigate it and win and it won't be a precedent for others.

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Devin𓅃 @devin-eleven.bsky.social
[ View ] Mar 25, 2024 at 17:15 UTC

It truly is cheaper to be rich.

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Mike from Burke (now Cville) @mikefrburkecville.bsky.social
[ View ] Mar 25, 2024 at 17:38 UTC

The FINE has not been reduced. The amount of the bond he must post, pending his appeal, has been reduced. His underlying liability under the judgment isn’t changed.

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Blake Mitchell @blake.bsky.social
[ View ] Mar 25, 2024 at 17:09 UTC

Here in Austin, if you can prove indigency you can have all sorts of fees, fines and court costs waived.

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Violet The Gummy Shark @exiledviolet.bsky.social
[ View ] Mar 25, 2024 at 16:58 UTC

Especially after bragging to anyone who can listen that the judge is a stupid asshole and that he totally has the money and simply doesn't want to pay it. Any ordinary American would have been buried in contempt charges by now if they had his conduct.

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ZenTangent @zentangent.bsky.social
[ View ] Mar 27, 2024 at 15:16 UTC

from "The I just gotta wonder..." files: ... whyTF is 45tfg using "Nearly [not] Obvious Orange" Shellac face+CamelToe/vagNeck covering? Big hint for 45+et al: Shellac 45tfg's hands. This is tough bc 45tfg will often have his hands buried Deeply in maga-pockets' Minion's wallets. Again. Again. Again.

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ZenTangent @zentangent.bsky.social
[ View ] Mar 25, 2024 at 17:34 UTC

Apparently I'm seriously slacking on my old bank-robbing career.😱

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曹昌倫 @arlentsao.bsky.social
[ View ] Mar 25, 2024 at 18:08 UTC

Haha more like they get put in jail temporarily until someone helps them post bail. How Trump gets away with all his decades of fraud is beyond logic. Mind you this is in NY and dominated by Democrats. More reason to clean house and replace Corporate Dems with Progressives

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Jessie Losch @jessielosch.bsky.social
[ View ] Mar 25, 2024 at 21:40 UTC

Citizens united against giving people so much power and leeway just because they’re rich.

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Maria @questionator.bsky.social
[ View ] Mar 25, 2024 at 17:01 UTC

He must have found a promo code for 60 percent off your first tax fraud conviction on google 😂

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TruelyEsoteric @truelyesoteric.bsky.social
[ View ] Mar 25, 2024 at 16:47 UTC

He still has to pay. This is just the bond while he appeals. This is more akin to bonds. 'I can't pay $500 in bail money. Ok, go die in Rikers.'

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bea anne @baileyreallife.bsky.social
[ View ] Mar 25, 2024 at 17:37 UTC

no no you see, it's only reduced by 50% but because he said "pretty please" they threw in an extra 10%

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Kirk Rudell @rudell.bsky.social
[ View ] Mar 25, 2024 at 16:52 UTC

“I cannot pay this, you are a crooked tool of the Deep State and I hope you and your clerk are targeted by mentally unstable fanatics (I’ve given them your addresses). Like Jesus, I am being persecuted. Make a deal or I will have my vengeance.” “Ok I’m gonna add some stuff to that traffic fine.”

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Tagger @tgscenic.bsky.social
[ View ] Mar 25, 2024 at 17:33 UTC

Sadly there will not be justice for anything Trump has done. Not in the way that is needed. I just hope he dies soon. That's actually all I want

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Torr Leonard 🧵 @torrleonard.bsky.social
[ View ] Mar 25, 2024 at 21:55 UTC

wait, are you kidding? Traffic courts often *do* consider the ability to pay! While not the case everywhere in the US, many courts are moving towards taking income into account when deciding fines. This can lead to reductions for those who can't afford the standard penalty.

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Adrift @adriftsf.bsky.social
[ View ] Mar 25, 2024 at 16:59 UTC

Yes, being poor is living the dream!

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Empathy for the Devil @sashiebgood.bsky.social
[ View ] Mar 25, 2024 at 17:14 UTC

This would be a good campaign message for Dems (if they could find their ass with both hands.) 'Would YOU be able to get a significant reduction in the fees from any type of bond or lien?'

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Oliver Carl @olivercarl.bsky.social
[ View ] Mar 26, 2024 at 07:16 UTC

Lock him up.

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JoyComethInTheMorning @sheadapts.bsky.social
[ View ] Mar 25, 2024 at 17:32 UTC

If seen that. For sure. Judges do that every day.

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Caseker @caseker.bsky.social
[ View ] Mar 25, 2024 at 23:17 UTC

As far as I can figure, Trump is the literal antichrist with all powers and privileges that come with the dunce hat.

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Brianna Coppage @nihonclue.bsky.social
[ View ] Mar 25, 2024 at 18:02 UTC

Some hater talks shit. I check their profile. *Follows me*. Every damn time

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Herculinds @herculinds.bsky.social
[ View ] Mar 25, 2024 at 17:17 UTC

Don't forget while also literally saying elsewhere that they have the money but don't want to pay it

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Jop @uppervalleyjop.bsky.social
[ View ] Mar 25, 2024 at 19:43 UTC

It's shocking that many Americans see this multiple bankrupt, convicted sex offender, failed businessman who tried to throw his Country in to civil war as fit for anything, let alone it's highest office. I wouldn't trust him to run a bath.

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