I, robbed. Victimized. Traumatized for life. I will now slowly die. (895 hits)
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Submitted by That Is My Stapler (View user info) at 2005-07-15 00:39:18 EDT
Here's some drama for you sweethearts.
I've posted a little about the shitty area of the shitty town I live in. I'm there because it's rent free.
My boss is also my landlord, and an old friend. I work in the basement of his office (kinda like the guy in Office space who obsesses over his stapler), so I'm at work with the guy that owns my apartments.
The police called him. They told him that *my* apartment had been robbed, and they caught the guy who did it.
I've had things stolen from me before. When I was in the military, somebody stole my favorite flight jacket, my cd player, and my bike (on three different occassions). To be sure, it's frustrating, but in those cases, it wasn't frightening, because when you're on an Aircraft Carrier, you're basically living in a huge city, and sailors, let me tell you, aren't exactly the most couth of people. It just comes with the territory.
But this was different. This was an older black man. I have never seen him or heard of him or talked to him before.
Since my lock is broken, I had been unable to lock my front door, which is not a good thing in the best of neighborhoods, much less in da hood where I'm at now. I haven't been overly concerned about it, however, because my ex-wife cleaned me out and left me high and dry anyway (the hoor).
But I have a few things of monetary value left, most notably my guitars, my television, my computer and a few other little things like that.
My friend comes down and tells me I'd been robbed.
The fucker had the audacity to walk up to my front porch try the lock, and just walk into my house, in broad fucking daylight, unknown and uninvited. How he knew I wasn't home I don't know, but for all he knew I was hiding in there with a bazooka ready to blow some Negro trespassing intruder muthafuckin' head off.
Fortunatly my neighbors across the street knew he had no business there, and the wife the husband who then called the police on his cell, and then proceeded to follow the old theif down the block.
It was odd, his choice of item to steal. I am the proud owner of a really great set of tools, given to me by my dad when I was first starting out in the world. While I was never particularly fond of my pop, I love those tools. They've saved my ass on so many occassions I could write posts about that alone for years to come, but, since I'm a nice guy, I'll spare you.
The fucker took my tools. And nothing else. Don't you think that's a little weird? I mean I know he could probably get $100.00 or so for them at a pawn shop, but wouldn't he have been better off with my two guitars? Or the small television? Or something along those lines?
Anyway the cops surrounded the fucker in the parking lot of a Domino's pizza not far from my place. I had to go down to the police department, stand around with my thumb up my ass, sign all kinds of documents proving I'm me, wait some more, then finally get my tools back.
I still have to decide whether or not to prosecute. I don't see much point in it, but the cops really want me to press charges. He's just a tired old drunk street bum. A friend here told me that I should prosecute because it'll put a roof over his head. Maybe so.
But the problem is, I feel so violated right now. I think I have a small smattering of what a rape victim must feel. Don't get me wrong. I'd much rather be robbed than raped, and I'm not making a comparison. But I do feel like somebody has peered into my soul and I can never get them out.
Anyway, whaddaya think? Should I prosecute or just let the whole thing go. I mean I know at least he'll never come back and rob me again.
Fuck!
You really don't want to see what comes up in Yahoo Images when you type "violated." Here's something cool from "victimized," though.
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Submitted by experima (user info) at 2007-08-11 22:36:36 EDT (#)
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No Comment
Submitted by williamson (user info) at 2007-08-11 22:21:08 EDT (#)
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It`s a fish, fingering itself...
Submitted by lechuza (user info) at 2007-08-11 21:34:02 EDT (#)
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My car got broken in to once in the middle of the night. I woke up on the bastard having fun with my stereo, I screamed like the little girl I am and he ran away with some crappy cds, leaving my Amp and a GPS in the front seat. I rushed outside and walked the entire neighborhood with a metal rod in my hand just wishing I would run in to him, with no luck sadly.
Prosecute the bastard.
Submitted by Director (user info) at 2007-08-11 20:34:56 EDT (#)
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WELL THAT JUST SUCKS!
Submitted by precision (user info) at 2005-07-15 11:09:32 EDT (#)
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I used to live out in the country, miles from the nearest neighbor, and was robbed 5 times...with an alarm and security cameras!...bastards....anyway, send that asshole up the river...I've sent 4 out of 5 thieves to jail, one of them did 2 years just for kicking in the door and never actually going in the house (alarm went off).
I cannot stand a thief, I don't care what "problems" they have, they don't have the right to steal from me...anyway, I'll stop ranting now.
Submitted by munkeypants (user info) at 2005-07-15 09:59:43 EDT (#)
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Submitted by Rasta (user info) at 2005-07-15 03:44:11 (#)
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Prosecute. Even if he gets a slap on the wrist it will build a pattern of behavior on his record and his next theft won't be so casual.
Submitted by CaptainThorns (user info) at 2005-07-15 08:27:17 EDT (#)
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Prostitute...er, prosecute.
At least he didn't take your stapler.
Submitted by Jeanneee (user info) at 2005-07-15 08:22:52 EDT (#)
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Get a rottweiler. Feed it live cats and put acid in its water bowl. You won't have to worry about anyone going in your house ever again.
Of course, you won't be able to go in there either, but at least your tools will be safe.
Submitted by Berty (user info) at 2005-07-15 07:37:31 EDT (#)
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Forensicgirl is right. You have to do what makes you feel best. Don't worry about the homeless dude, they usually gave up caring about themselves long ago. Poor bastards.
Submitted by apollo88 (user info) at 2005-07-15 05:46:59 EDT (#)
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Submitted by Siren (user info) at 2005-07-15 02:22:52 (#)
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Wow! I am stunned at how many commas you were able to facilitate in this sentence! ""
Facilitate is totally the wrong word there.
It doesn't make sense.
Facilitate means to help, aid, make easier.
Wow! I am stunned at how many commas you were able to help in this sentence!"""
Doesn't make sense.
Don't use words you don't really know. Makes you look even more stupid than you are.
Oh, and let the nigger off I say.
Submitted by rad1101 (user info) at 2005-07-15 05:45:37 EDT (#)
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By the way.
You weren't robbed.
Your home was burglarized.
Submitted by MoneyG (user info) at 2005-07-15 05:29:57 EDT (#)
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you, unfortunatly, don't know that last thing for sure. Prosecute.
And while you're at it, go for death, that way, when he gets three years with parole, you'll at least feel like you tried.
Submitted by Ducky (user info) at 2005-07-15 04:57:29 EDT (#)
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Absolutely prosecute.... I've had my personal belongings stolen twice now (wallet/keys/everything else in my car) and I know how you feel. It's like having your personal space invaded. It's an awful feeling. Some fucksticks just have no goddamn respect for other people's things. Now I'm mad for you.
Submitted by rad1101 (user info) at 2005-07-15 04:01:39 EDT (#)
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whzat rasta said.
what I said too, dammit.
Submitted by Rasta (user info) at 2005-07-15 03:44:11 EDT (#)
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Prosecute. Even if he gets a slap on the wrist it will build a pattern of behavior on his record and his next theft won't be so casual.
Submitted by Siren (user info) at 2005-07-15 02:22:52 EDT (#)
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Wow! I am stunned at how many commas you were able to facilitate in this sentence!
To be sure, it's frustrating, but in those cases, it wasn't frightening, because when you're on an Aircraft Carrier, you're basically living in a huge city, and sailors, let me tell you, aren't exactly the most couth of people.
I'm impressed.
My car was broken into once. What bothered me most was not the broken window, not the 15 cents he stole from my cupholder, but the fact that I will never have the satisfaction of whoopin the mothafucka's ass with a roller skate.
Because they're heavy.
Submitted by PokeyPecker (user info) at 2005-07-15 02:20:52 EDT (#)
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And once AGAIN, I stall out at 13. Everytime. EVERYTIME. I am cursed.
Submitted by Duke_Diggler (user info) at 2005-07-15 02:14:59 EDT (#)
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prosecute that fucking nigger.
Submitted by rad1101 (user info) at 2005-07-15 02:11:18 EDT (#)
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Submitted by forensicgirl3 (user info) at 2005-07-15 01:22:30 (#)
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Submitted by PokeyPecker (user info) at 2005-07-15 01:11:36 (#)
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Forensic, aren't you in the legal profession somehow?
I think if I were to prosecute the dude was probably just get some light bullshit sentancing and walk anyway. I don't want to have to go to court.
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Forensic Psychology actually but I have to study some law stuff
You're right, he only get a slap on the wrist.
I'd do it just to inconvience him by forcing him to get an attorney, go to court, yadda yadda yadda.
Basically just to be a twat.
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You never know with courts, his history, blah blah blah.
There are a whole lot of factors involved in how the DA would proceed with this case.
And depending on your States specific statutes, he could be looking at a lot of years.
In Nevada, and the way you described the case, the guy committed Burglary, Grand Larceny (assumming that the value of the tools was more than $250) and depending on how the arrest went down maybe some resisting arrest.
Now, given that this guy is a bum and probably cannot afford an attorney, a Public Defender will be appointed for him. This means that the PD will probably just walk him through a plea with the DA.
If this guy has a record, chances are the DA will press foward with the original charges. In Nevada, burglary carries a mandatory 2-10 year sentence, and the grand larceny is 6 months - 12 months. So, if the charges stick in court, chances of a light sentence is minimized.
One more thing. In Nevada, you wouldn't have a choice if charges were filed or not. The police do their report and send it to the DA. The DA makes that determination, whether you want the guy charged or not. If the DA wanted your testimony, you get subpoenaed. You dont show, you are in contempt.
And really, how much testimony are you really going to have to do?
"Yes, those are my tools" thats about it.
and the guy will probably plea out anyway.
Submitted by RandytheHelpfulPineapple (user info) at 2005-07-15 01:48:29 EDT (#)
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I like your name Pokey. It reminds me of Gumby... and penises ... wait.
Submitted by PokeyPecker (user info) at 2005-07-15 01:45:06 EDT (#)
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You guys all have so much better names than me.
I'm jealous. <commences pouting>
Submitted by forensicgirl3 (user info) at 2005-07-15 01:43:32 EDT (#)
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Submitted by RandytheHelpfulPineapple (user info) at 2005-07-15 01:40:14 (#)
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Dig a tiger pit.
Now hear me out. Not only does a tiger pit protect you, it increases the property value.
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Randy's got a point. Just be sure to get the stakes especially pointy. They need to go all the way through the body!
Submitted by RandytheHelpfulPineapple (user info) at 2005-07-15 01:40:14 EDT (#)
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Dig a tiger pit.
Now hear me out. Not only does a tiger pit protect you, it increases the property value.
I'd prosecute, laws are there for a reason, and they should be obeyed.
P.S. He probably took the tools so it wouldn't look like he just had robbed someone. If they see a guy carrying a TV, or several guitars in the ghetto, the police will stop them (if they are seen).
Submitted by forensicgirl3 (user info) at 2005-07-15 01:22:30 EDT (#)
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Submitted by PokeyPecker (user info) at 2005-07-15 01:11:36 (#)
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Forensic, aren't you in the legal profession somehow?
I think if I were to prosecute the dude was probably just get some light bullshit sentancing and walk anyway. I don't want to have to go to court.
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Forensic Psychology actually but I have to study some law stuff
You're right, he only get a slap on the wrist.
I'd do it just to inconvience him by forcing him to get an attorney, go to court, yadda yadda yadda.
Basically just to be a twat.
Submitted by PokeyPecker (user info) at 2005-07-15 01:11:36 EDT (#)
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Forensic, aren't you in the legal profession somehow?
I think if I were to prosecute the dude was probably just get some light bullshit sentancing and walk anyway. I don't want to have to go to court.
Thanks Krootons. You fucked up my +2 streak though DOOOD!
I put a new lock on the door.
Submitted by mockidol (user info) at 2005-07-15 01:03:38 EDT (#)
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Submitted by krootons (user info) at 2005-07-15 01:03:07 EDT (#)
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PS - a pet tiger will make do instead of door locks.
Submitted by krootons (user info) at 2005-07-15 01:01:43 EDT (#)
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I'd say, let it go. But, he might come jack your tools again, since it seems like he knows you weren't there.
Cool that you have neighbors to look out for you. That's MUCH more useful than a police force, during the day anyways.
Submitted by forensicgirl3 (user info) at 2005-07-15 01:00:59 EDT (#)
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You feel violated because you were! If you're the type that will feel worse not doing anything, essentially letting him get away with it, then by all means prosecute.
Personally I'd hunt this man to the ends of the Earth and till the end of time because I utterly and completely loathe theives! They're one of the lowest forms of life infesting this planet.
Submitted by darko (user info) at 2005-07-15 00:42:13 EDT (#)
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