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Head in the sand <rant>

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    Head in the sand <rant>

    Just had the bailiffs round.

    Child #1 got 'on the spot' fine in 2011 for having a number plate on his bike that was too small.

    Ignored the fine, ignored the court letters, result being we get a dawn knock from the bailiffs wanting to 'seize goods'. Boy in question has already gone to work.

    The sixty quid fine is now £390. Given that he has no 'goods', either we (I) pay it or it goes back to court and they issue a warrant for his arrest. Needless to say I did the mug thing...

    Livid.

    #2
    should have let him get arrested...

    only way the youth of today will learn

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      #3
      Originally posted by original PM View Post
      should have let him get arrested...

      only way the youth of today will learn
      I know. Unfortunately that experience wouldn't be new to him, and he hasn't learnt.

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        #4
        Nuts I feel for you..

        And have absolutley no useful advice!

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          #5
          Originally posted by original PM View Post
          Nuts I feel for you..

          And have absolutley no useful advice!
          +1
          Growing old is mandatory
          Growing up is optional

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            #6
            If it could have resulted in a criminal conviction then you did the right thing. Having said that, an emergency loan of £390 should have some severe terms attached to it......

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              #7
              I blame the parents.
              What happens in General, stays in General.
              You know what they say about assumptions!

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                #8
                Check the bailiff fees are legal. they often add additional 'charges' on that aren't legal hoping people will be too scared to check and challenge them.

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                  #9
                  So what did she do?

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by zeitghost
                    Paid it off 50/50 with his father.

                    Not best pleased to say the least.
                    Ah, a fellow muggins. When I've finished with the time machine I'll lend it to her. She'll have to find her own condom though.

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