1. it wasn't my immediate family's fault. My parents weren't even home. Still unsure how my mom got a ticket though.
2. We didn't ask for payment. The neighbor volunteered and then went back on his word when we were lulled into security.
3. We have audio recordings of their dogs barking for hours, riding ATVs after dark, music, etc. At least one time, an officer went over there for that specific complaint. My dad got a call saying the officer just asked them politely to lay off.
4. Why the actual heck are we not allowed to complain several times if authorities don't seem to care? Do you live in some totalitarian society? We're free to complain if our rights our violated.
1. You could sue your grandmother if you want, but it is still partly your family's fault because they left your dogs in the care of someone who clearly couldn't handle them.
2. He offered to pay, and then he realized you were completely at fault and didn't have to. This is the way people behave.
3. What, did you expect the officer to arrest them for a noise complaint the first time that the officer goes to their house?
4. Sure, you have a right to call the authorities if your rights are being violated, but wasting the time of the authorities because your entire family seems to lack the social skills to get along with neighbors is not cool.