One of my aunts was burglarized that way during her husband's funeral, about 30 years ago. What's shocking is back then before you could easily look up names and addresses on the internet, it had to be someone who knew the family.
After that a couple of older boys or young men were assigned to stay in the house and create a visible presence. I was always concerned that they were not sufficiently prepared for what might happen. However, any sneak thieves were apparently deterred.
- Jim
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- Sat Apr 02, 2011 9:52 am
- Forum: The Crime Blotter
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- Fri Apr 01, 2011 11:39 am
- Forum: The Crime Blotter
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Re: Thief Caught in the Act
State jail felony. 180 days to 2 years plus $10,000 fine.I'll have to read up on that to see what the punisment may be.
It is upped to a third-degree felony if it is a second theft offense.
This is PC 31.03(e)(4)(F) and 12.35.
- Jim
- Fri Apr 01, 2011 7:52 am
- Forum: The Crime Blotter
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Re: Thief Caught in the Act
I'm sorry for the loss of your father and then having this kind of insult added to it. It sounds like a textbook termination of a crime with no one getting hurt.
Not to be a pessimist or anything, but the guy most likely will bond out unless he is already on parole or probation. Even then judges sometimes give low bail (for reasons beyond my comprehension).
Stay safe.
- Jim
In addition to the crime being burglary, this is another felony....piece of copper tubing he'd ripped off a sink.
Not to be a pessimist or anything, but the guy most likely will bond out unless he is already on parole or probation. Even then judges sometimes give low bail (for reasons beyond my comprehension).
Stay safe.
- Jim