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Originally posted by jdbolick
TT's story is why I have concerns about applying the "too drunk to consent" doctrine to those who are conscious enough to participate but intoxicated enough to claim impaired judgment. In the U.S. she could have pressed charges.

Kind of up here too. I think I got in before the law changed. The blind date in question was back in 2005 (or Jan 1, 2006 I suppose).

Today, she would be able to lay a complaint to the police, laying charges would still pend an investigation.

Of course I would cross-complain that I was too drunk to consent and see where that shit landed. If neither party was sober enough to consent, but both willingly participated, can you really claim that one sexually assaulted the other without there being enough sexual assault for everyone to go around?

As far as power goes, she was hot (like a few degrees hotter than I'd ever dated), we were in her apartment, she invited me, she initiated for most of the night... The court certainly couldn't say that I had "power" in that relationship.

Originally posted by rams78110
Anyone here had a crown before? Had a quick question

Not often straight up except with some rowdy townies, but Crown and Coke or Crown and Ginger isn't bad.

Originally posted by Time Trial
Of course I would cross-complain that I was too drunk to consent and see where that shit landed. If neither party was sober enough to consent, but both willingly participated, can you really claim that one sexually assaulted the other without there being enough sexual assault for everyone to go around?

As far as power goes, she was hot (like a few degrees hotter than I'd ever dated), we were in her apartment, she invited me, she initiated for most of the night... The court certainly couldn't say that I had "power" in that relationship.
I'm obviously clueless about the Canadian legal system, but none of that would help you in the U.S., at least in terms of avoiding charges. It doesn't matter if you're also drunk and it doesn't matter if she invited you in. You'd probably have a good chance with a jury, but by then your reputation is already trashed because defendant's names are released. Don't get me wrong, I don't want any woman taken advantage of much less abused, but it really is getting to the point here where both parties need to sign written consent or give verbal consent to a witness before fornication.

Originally posted by jdbolick

I'm obviously clueless about the Canadian legal system, but none of that would help you in the U.S., at least in terms of avoiding charges. It doesn't matter if you're also drunk and it doesn't matter if she invited you in. You'd probably have a good chance with a jury, but by then your reputation is already trashed because defendant's names are released. Don't get me wrong, I don't want any woman taken advantage of much less abused, but it really is getting to the point here where both parties need to sign written consent or give verbal consent to a witness before fornication.

Maybe it wouldn't help avoid the charges, but if they didn't charge her based on the same evidence, I'd probably take it to the media.

Since I don't feel like looking for the thread on idiot judges: http://seattle.cbslocal.com/2014/06/20/judge-orders-deployed-us-sailor-to-attend-custody-hearing-or-lose-daughter-face-contempt/

Originally posted by jdbolick
Since I don't feel like looking for the thread on idiot judges: http://seattle.cbslocal.com/2014/06/20/judge-orders-deployed-us-sailor-to-attend-custody-hearing-or-lose-daughter-face-contempt/

Washington state is the new Russia.

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I'm in talks with someone for a part-time labor contract, and they're telling me that since it's designated as such opposed to simply being a part-time employee, there's no taxes. I'm 99% sure that's bullshit, but I figured I'd ask other people who are awake at this hour.

Google is bad for this particular issue. It tells me the differences between labor contract and part-time employment but not the tax repercussions. I finally have a credit score so I'm not trying to get reamed by the IRS.

Edit: Nvm. Found it. Apparently I just self-report with a 1099

Originally posted by jdbolick
Since I don't feel like looking for the thread on idiot judges: http://seattle.cbslocal.com/2014/06/20/judge-orders-deployed-us-sailor-to-attend-custody-hearing-or-lose-daughter-face-contempt/

Well, the arrest charges are a bit extreme, but it makes sense?

Unless the mom is unfit, shouldn't she get custody if he is going to be gone?

Originally posted by Corndog
Well, the arrest charges are a bit extreme, but it makes sense?

Unless the mom is unfit, shouldn't she get custody if he is going to be gone?

I've had Soldiers deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan have all visitation stripped; but, by George, their combat pay + half their basic pay are sent to the mother for Child Support. The Navy kid doesn't have a snowball's chance in hell of getting the kids full time.

However, he does stand to lose visitation. Plus, since he's a submariner - he has a lot of incentive pay on top of his basic pay. The judges historically lump all a servicemember's cumulative pay together to determine child support payments. This isn't the Soviet Navy so someday he will transfer ashore and lose the incentive pay, but do you think a judge will lower the child support payments - nope. Basically, this kid is hosed financially and his career with the Navy is probably over.

And regarding jailtime - can't happen, that's an exaggeration. Military deployment takes precedent over judge's rulings - that's statutory law. When I had my DUI and was deployed, the judge initially took the same approach. But when a JAG officer showed up for an office call - he changed his tune pretty quick.

Originally posted by Corndog
Well, the arrest charges are a bit extreme, but it makes sense?

Unless the mom is unfit, shouldn't she get custody if he is going to be gone?
Not if the stepmom is competent, considering that child services had to take the kid from the mom in the first place.

Originally posted by rams78110
I'm in talks with someone for a part-time labor contract, and they're telling me that since it's designated as such opposed to simply being a part-time employee, there's no taxes. I'm 99% sure that's bullshit, but I figured I'd ask other people who are awake at this hour.

Google is bad for this particular issue. It tells me the differences between labor contract and part-time employment but not the tax repercussions. I finally have a credit score so I'm not trying to get reamed by the IRS.

Edit: Nvm. Found it. Apparently I just self-report with a 1099

I am no tax expert, but there are a couple concerns I have that you should understand:

1. You will be responsible for self-employment tax if you report it like that, if it is really self-employment, that is one thing. If you are really a part-time employee, he should be paying payroll taxes so you don't have to.

2. Insurance. What if you get hurt on the job? Even if you are a part-time employee, the guy really should have workman's comp coverage.

Originally posted by foofighter24
I am no tax expert, but there are a couple concerns I have that you should understand:

1. You will be responsible for self-employment tax if you report it like that, if it is really self-employment, that is one thing. If you are really a part-time employee, he should be paying payroll taxes so you don't have to.

2. Insurance. What if you get hurt on the job? Even if you are a part-time employee, the guy really should have workman's comp coverage.

Yeah I ended up getting kinda skeeved out by the guy not being able to answer a ton of questions about any of the contract or tax jobs. It seems like he's about as ill-informed as I am about tax law and if he hires me as an outside contractor he doesn't have to do anything except give me the hourly wage. Most people I have a project and I'm done but this guy essentially wanted me as a contracted groundskeeper after I do the minor touchups in the front of the building

Didn't even think about workman's comp tbh. Probably something I should ask about any time I'm working a commercial property.

Originally posted by rams78110
Yeah I ended up getting kinda skeeved out by the guy not being able to answer a ton of questions about any of the contract or tax jobs. It seems like he's about as ill-informed as I am about tax law and if he hires me as an outside contractor he doesn't have to do anything except give me the hourly wage. Most people I have a project and I'm done but this guy essentially wanted me as a contracted groundskeeper after I do the minor touchups in the front of the building

Didn't even think about workman's comp tbh. Probably something I should ask about any time I'm working a commercial property.

Is this a business you run or is it a situation where you are answering ads for labor and such? If you have the revenues, you should probably consider setting up as a business so you can write off your expenses, which could offset the self-employment tax.

A lot of people are under the misconception that you can hire and simply call the employee a contractor to skirt around the tax code. The law is actually pretty clear on the distinction.

Originally posted by foofighter24
Is this a business you run or is it a situation where you are answering ads for labor and such? If you have the revenues, you should probably consider setting up as a business so you can write off your expenses, which could offset the self-employment tax.

A lot of people are under the misconception that you can hire and simply call the employee a contractor to skirt around the tax code. The law is actually pretty clear on the distinction.

Both. I run my personal business where people refer me to friends, family, and neighbors who need work done, but if they have no one to refer me to, I go looking about for ads.

Seems to be a mix to me. I suppose I could control my hours, but I usually work around the business or homeowner schedules. They also typically supply tools beyond the most common shovels, picks, bars etc I already have. Occasionally I'll luck into a business (70% of my work is residential) that has/had a groundskeeper and has a dickton of tools that just makes my job easier

There's no such thing as tax free.

He might mean that you get your full check, but that doesn't mean you don't have to pay taxes on it lol