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How are websites like the pirate bay legal?
Main Post: How are websites like the pirate bay legal?
Top Comment: The Pirate Bay hosts no content. They host links to content that other people put up. The files are shared via a peer-to-peer network, so the "content" is actually hosted on our computers, not on TPB. How is imgur legal? Copyrighted pictures are posted there every second. They actually host the content as well, so in theory, imgur is a bigger infringer of copyright than TPB is.
Oak Bay Bylaws - Legal advice?
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Alrighty,
So I'll start just by explaining the situation. TL/DR at the bottom.
A while ago, we had a small get together in Oak Bay. Cops arrived and handled the situation incorrectly.
The municipal bylaw is pretty sound in stating that they can implement an infraction for any level of noise at any time.
(http://oakbay.ca/sites/default/files/municipal-services/bylaws/3210.pdf)
At about 1:30 am, I had 3 members of Oak Bay PD arrive at my house. When I had noticed the Police were at the door, I had turned the music down to a level below that of which would be considered watching a movie. Before speaking with me when I had answered the door, an officer booked it into my back yard (without a warrant).
Once I opened the door and spoke to the officer, I had noticed the first officer go into the backyard and asked if they would please talk to me before searching the property without a warrant. (Within my rights)
The officers then informed me that "The party was over". The small get together (no more than 15-20 people) had already mostly dispersed. I had informed them that the majority of people on the property were either leaving or had already left, and that I had already turned the music down to the point of watching a movie and was open to a compromise on the level of sound.
They informed me again that the party was over. I had explained to them that yes it was, it was late, but the people who were there (5 that live there, and maybe 4 additional) were staying the night, and we would come to an agreeable level for the volume.
Nope, the party was still over and people had to leave. (The people that were staying were staying because they were intoxicated and could not legally drive home)
I complied and was willing to come to an even ground on the situation the whole time. However, they took me asking for them to stay within my rights as defiance. They asked for my I.D.
They ran my name, and to no surprise, they had nothing. At this point, one of my room mates came out and talked to them. He told them we would abide by anything they had to say, and for them to be on their way.
They still had my I.D. when they left.
The officer involved came back the next day with my I.D. and a Bylaw infraction. I disputed the ticket due to the negligence of protocol when it came to searching my property, issuing a warning, and exploitation of my rights.
The ticket that they had written was on a Traffic Infraction. So, it got thrown out, which I had no idea about. During this time, I was calling and trying to figure out what was going on with my dispute. Neither the municipal hall or the Oak Bay PD had any dispute on file. I was given a run around between the two organizations.
They put me through to the officer which originally issued me the ticket, to which she claimed that she couldn't do anything and the municipal hall had my dispute. After telling her I had talked to the municipal hall less than 5 minutes ago, she proceeded to tell me it was still in their hands and there was nothing she could do. I then asked why she picked up the call if she could not do anything to resolve this issue. It's within my rights to know what is happening with my dispute. I then asked for her supervisor to call me.
Her supervisor called me and explained that they had written the infraction on a traffic bylaw ticket, and it would be up to the issuing officer to re-issue the ticket. I asked that if I were to be re-issued a ticket, that it not be the original officer as it seems that there is conflict every time we speak. He explained that he could not promise due to man power. If she was the only person available, it would have to be that way.
So instead of coming himself to issue the ticket, he brought her as an impartial mediator. (against what I had asked, even though they obviously had the man power. The supervisor could have come on his own.)
So I now have a court date set and will be disputing this ticket. Any one have some insight on the court systems and municipal bylaws?
Hopefully things will go smooth....
TL/DR - I was issued a noise complaint (Bylaw infraction), It was handled completely incorrectly. They stole my ID for over 24 hours, had to issue the ticket on 2 separate tickets, and stepped over their boundaries and searched my back yard without warrant. I was given the run around between the municipal hall and Oak bay PD. I've never gone to court before..... Any help?
EDIT - Curious on presentation on court date, how to speak to a judge, anything! Am I within my rights at the moment? Anything I can do to help resolve this issue a little easier???
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If you have time before your hearing date you should make an appointment with the Law Centre. It's a free service run by UVic law. At the very least you'll get an intake interview and they'll clarify your rights and give you advice on how to present your case. If they think the case is worth taking on they may represent you for free.
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Pirate Bay response to legal threats from DreamWorks : Damnthatsinteresting
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Where to Buy Legal Weed in the East Bay on Jan. 1
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That's a real public service thank you! It's been especially confusing with all the different cities and counties differing rules and regulations. Nice to see it simply laid out. But I just moved to the San Jose area, where can I find info like that?
Today 20 years ago, Pirate Bay response to legal threats from DreamWorks
Main Post: Today 20 years ago, Pirate Bay response to legal threats from DreamWorks
Top Comment: It was around this time I was also threatened with legal letters from the cable company for illegal downloads..... and also the same time I discovered VPNs. 🖕
Pirate Bay response to legal threats from DreamWorks
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Top Comment: I'd just like to point out that this was made 18 years ago.
How Pirate Bay responded to legal threat from DreamWorks
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Polite as usual
Legal Secretaries- I have questions!
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For any of you out there in the SF Bay Area- I'm considering paralegal studies, and wanted to know if anyone on here has done the program through CSU East Bay or Berkeley Extension.
Also curious to know what your experiences are like as a legal sec'y for the state vs private sector?
Anything you wish you knew before embarking on your career as a state employee that others should know? (If you're a Legal Assistant or Analyst I'd love your insights as well!)
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I started as a Legal Secretary with the State and took a big pay cut. However, there is no ladder for a Legal Secretary. Paralegals (Senior Legal Analyst) make a lot more than Legal Secretaries in state service. For upward mobility and management opportunities, I went SSA route. Good luck!