General => Lounge => Topic started by: LittleAngel1198 on July 07, 2008, 12:53:00 PM
Title: Damage to the cat over the weekend.
Post by: LittleAngel1198 on July 07, 2008, 12:53:00 PM
One of the guys at my friend's house hit my car over the weekend...I'm furious with him....not so much because he hit it, but because he won't own up to it and have it repaired. I ended up calling the police and they are investigating it. It was parked and the guy (or his wife) hit it when they left, they were mad and left in a huff, pealing out of the driveway. As they backed out, the rubbed against the car and dented it slightly. I just want it to be fixed, but if the police find something to charge them with, they will do it. It can't be done as a hit and run because it was on private property.
Title: Damage to the cat over the weekend.
Post by: Thunder Chicken on July 07, 2008, 01:30:32 PM
Looks like a pattern that would be pretty easy to match on another vehicle...
but meh, it's just an MN12 :hick:
Title: Damage to the cat over the weekend.
Post by: Chuck W on July 07, 2008, 01:35:36 PM
That could pop polish out out in a matter of an hour maybe.
Just wait until the friend's next party, and back into their car and drive off... ;)
Title: Damage to the cat over the weekend.
Post by: EricCoolCats on July 07, 2008, 01:36:01 PM
Oh, that sucks! Honestly it's not really damaged badly and could easily be popped out. But I know that's not the point...I hope there's something that someone can do.
You also need to tell your friend to get some new friends...
Title: Damage to the cat over the weekend.
Post by: LittleAngel1198 on July 07, 2008, 05:16:17 PM
Unfortunately, it was my friend's brother....but that's besides the point...he's a prick anyway.
I know it's not bad damage, and if he'd have just said "Sorry" and offered to get it repaired...no problem. But he was full of attitude about it and that's what made me angry. I don't think I should have to pay my deductible to have it repaired by my insurance company when it was parked and I wasn't even in it.
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Post by: cougarfan on July 07, 2008, 05:58:47 PM
that really sucks karen it dont look to to bad but still im sorry it happened ive still got to get mine fixed deer
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Post by: Thunder Chicken on July 07, 2008, 09:02:46 PM
http://www.judgejudy.com :D
Title: Damage to the cat over the weekend.
Post by: BEARMAX on July 07, 2008, 10:50:00 PM
:mad: oops well if crystal showed up to cj them you would be fine:D :D
Title: Damage to the cat over the weekend.
Post by: 1WLD BRD on July 07, 2008, 11:41:05 PM
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:mad: oops well if crystal showed up to cj them you would be fine:D :D
actually I was going to offer to take a peak at it... bring some polishing compound and a rag to CJ Karen...
Title: Damage to the cat over the weekend.
Post by: Johnny Cougar on July 08, 2008, 01:04:44 AM
The marks will polish right out, and the dent may be able to be repaired with paintless dent removal, AKA a ding king.
Title: Damage to the cat over the weekend.
Post by: 1WLD BRD on July 08, 2008, 01:40:50 AM
I have one....
Title: Damage to the cat over the weekend.
Post by: V8Demon on July 08, 2008, 05:16:17 AM
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just want it to be fixed, but if the police find something to charge them with, they will do it. It can't be done as a hit and run because it was on private property.
Criminal Mischief.....
Title: Damage to the cat over the weekend.
Post by: LittleAngel1198 on July 08, 2008, 09:08:07 AM
Awe.. V8...you Rock!!! :D (I love having cops on this board!)
Thanks guys, if someone could help me out with it at CJ that would be awesome!! I plan to bring my Meguires stuff with us....not sure if what we need is in that kit, if not, I'll go buy whatever it is I need for it.
Title: Damage to the cat over the weekend.
Post by: 1WLD BRD on July 08, 2008, 10:01:47 AM
I'll bring my ding king, and a really long extension cord... I will be there bright and early Sat morning. you are staying at the red roof inn right?
Title: Damage to the cat over the weekend.
Post by: LittleAngel1198 on July 08, 2008, 10:03:54 AM
Yes, that's where we will be. Thanks!!
Title: Damage to the cat over the weekend.
Post by: GREYSHADOW on July 08, 2008, 02:17:42 PM
Quote from: LittleAngel1198;226363
:D (I love having cops on this board!)
Thanks :D
Good luck with the dent at CJ!!!;)
Title: Damage to the cat over the weekend.
Post by: LittleAngel1198 on July 08, 2008, 04:14:01 PM
You're welcome. lol
Title: Damage to the cat over the weekend.
Post by: V8Demon on July 08, 2008, 04:38:04 PM
Remember, it was most likely not intentional and will most likely be considered a reckless act, so in odrder for it to be deemed Criminal Mischief, the cost to repair the damage would HAVE to be over $250.
As per NYS Penal Law:
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S 145.00 Criminal mischief in the fourth degree. A person is guilty of criminal mischief in the fourth degree when, having no right to do so nor any reasonable ground to believe that he has such right, he: 1. Intentionally damages property of another person; or 2. Intentionally particpates in the destruction of an abandoned building as defined in section one thousand nine hundred seventy-one-a of the real property actions and proceedings law; or 3. Recklessly damages property of another person in an amount exceeding two hundred fifty dollars. Criminal mischief in the fourth degree is a class A misdemeanor.
Title: Damage to the cat over the weekend.
Post by: LittleAngel1198 on July 08, 2008, 06:36:26 PM
Thanks for finding that for me.... I do have a question though... it actually happened in PA.... how do I find out what their laws are?
Title: Damage to the cat over the weekend.
Post by: V8Demon on July 08, 2008, 08:08:47 PM
I found this:
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Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes CRIMES AND OFFENSES (TITLE 18)
ยง 3304. Criminal mischief. (a) Offense defined.--A person is guilty of criminal mischief if he:
damages tangible property of another intentionally, recklessly, or by negligence in the employment of fire, explosives, or other dangerous means listed in section 3302(a) of this title (relating to causing or risking catastrophe); intentionally or recklessly tampers with tangible property of another so as to endanger person or property; intentionally or recklessly causes another to suffer pecuniary loss by deception or threat; or intentionally defaces or otherwise damages tangible public property or tangible property of another with graffiti by use of any aerosol spray-paint can, broad-tipped indelible marker or similar marking device; or intentionally damages real or personal property of another.
(b) Grading.--Criminal mischief is a felony of the third degree if the actor intentionally causes pecuniary loss in excess of $5,000, or a substantial interruption or impairment of public communication, transportation, supply of water, gas or power, or other public service. It is a misdemeanor of the second degree if the actor intentionally causes pecuniary loss in excess of $1,000, or a misdemeanor of the third degree if he intentionally or recklessly causes pecuniary loss in excess of $500 or causes a loss in excess of $150 for a violation of subsection (a)(4). Otherwise criminal mischief is a summary offense.
(c) Definition.--As used in this section, the term "graffiti" means an unauthorized inscription, word, figure, mark or design which is written, marked, etched, scratched, drawn or painted.
Title: Damage to the cat over the weekend.
Post by: jcassity on July 08, 2008, 10:09:55 PM
i cant really tell , when people are talking about buffing compound and a towel as a means of body work, your probably in good shape.
Title: Damage to the cat over the weekend.
Post by: LittleAngel1198 on July 09, 2008, 11:11:33 AM
Thanks V8... I really appreciate your help.
Jcassity, my concern is the dent. I knew right away the rest could be buffed out..... even the officer that looked at it rubbed some of the black off with his finger.