Sue or not to sue...

[That_IT_guy]

So I was fined at school several times for "Smoking on campus". The rule clearly states that we can possess tobacco products on campus but not smoke them, however we can smoke anywhere off campus. So I was across the street from my dorm smoking on a public sidewalk. So now I refuse to pay the fine because I didn't break any rules. l attempted to make this a civil matter by taking it up with the Dean of Campus Life but he refuses to let this go. Also I'm transferring to a different school and I can't get my transcripts sent until this matter is resolved so they are holding me back.

Added: I was also never told that I was being fined several times, my resident director told me the first time because she came outside and argued with me over whether I could rightfully smoke there. And after she left she sent me an email that I was being fined for that day, but I never knew I was fined 6 times for it until I went to pay for it on the last day and I was told that I had 6 fines.

 

[army judge]

So I was fined at school several times for "Smoking on campus". The rule clearly states that we can possess tobacco products on campus but not smoke them, however we can smoke anywhere off campus. So I was across the street from my dorm smoking on a public sidewalk. So now I refuse to pay the fine because I didn't break any rules. l attempted to make this a civil matter by taking it up with the Dean of Campus Life but he refuses to let this go. Also I'm transferring to a different school and I can't get my transcripts sent until this matter is resolved so they are holding me back.

Added: I was also never told that I was being fined several times, my resident director told me the first time because she came outside and argued with me over whether I could rightfully smoke there. And after she left she sent me an email that I was being fined for that day, but I never knew I was fined 6 times for it until I went to pay for it on the last day and I was told that I had 6 fines.

Discretion is often the better part of valor.

This is one of the times that saying applies.

You'll never win this one.

Even if you do win, it won't be in time to effect your transfer.

You also don't want things written or said about you, things that could impact your ability to be employed.

Pay the "damn" fine, already.

When, and if you acquire the wealth of a "Bill Gates", "Steve Jobs", or "Larry Ellison"; then you can engage in these kinds of battles.

In the interim, make it easy on yourself, pay the "damn" fine.

You don't want to make a "bad" name for yourself.

 

[nicoledc109]

Hi!
I've just visited this forum. Happy to get acquainted with you. Thanks!

 

[Tiel08]

Well, you learned your lesson.. You should not smoke near the vicinity of your school.. Try this. QUIT SMOKING. No Fines. Keeps you healthy.

 

[That_IT_guy]

Well, you learned your lesson.. You should not smoke near the vicinity of your school.. Try this. QUIT SMOKING. No Fines. Keeps you healthy.

**** off....