Twig Posted December 28, 2013 I avoided this kind of problem by letting my a driver's license expire a couple years ago. I should really get that back at some point... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clyde Posted December 28, 2013 I'm not sure it will be much help deciding what to do next time. I'd hate for you to get a maximum sentence for a crime you didn't commit, but here is a better link anyway:http://video.pbs.org/video/2216784391/ In related news, my brother in law served on a jury that gave dude a year in prison for stealing a pair of shoes from a thrift-store; a jury trial. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squid Division Posted December 28, 2013 I presume they didn't come up with the sentencing did they? They found him guilty of theft and the judge sentenced? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ucantalas Posted December 28, 2013 I'm not sure it will be much help deciding what to do next time. I'd hate for you to get a maximum sentence for a crime you didn't commit, but here is a better link anyway: http://video.pbs.org/video/2216784391/ In related news, my brother in law served on a jury that gave dude a year in prison for stealing a pair of shoes from a thrift-store; a jury trial. Was the defendant's name Stanley Yelnats? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clyde Posted December 28, 2013 I presume they didn't come up with the sentencing did they? They found him guilty of theft and the judge sentenced? Was the defendant's name Stanley Yelnats? I don't know the answer to either of these questions. I can ask. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ucantalas Posted December 28, 2013 I'll save you the trouble on mine, it was a reference to the book (and later Disney movie) "Holes", in which the main character, Stanley Yelnats, is accused of stealing a pair of sneakers that were meant for a charity (or something like that, its been a while since I read the book) when, in actual fact, they fell from the sky. (He then has to spend time at a camp in the desert that is basically a juvenile detention facility, where they spend all day digging holes five feet wide and five feet deep. It's a really good book, I highly recommend it.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmuerte Posted December 28, 2013 I'm not sure it will be much help deciding what to do next time. I'd hate for you to get a maximum sentence for a crime you didn't commit, but here is a better link anyway: http://video.pbs.org/video/2216784391/ In related news, my brother in law served on a jury that gave dude a year in prison for stealing a pair of shoes from a thrift-store; a jury trial. What an awesome system. They can improve it even more, they should bill the people for their stay in prison when they take the plea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clyde Posted December 28, 2013 What an awesome system. They can improve it even more, they should bill the people for their stay in prison when they take the plea.You jest.http://articles.latimes.com/2011/nov/20/local/la-me-inmate-fees-20111120 The mentalility of many people here is that prison is a priviledge that prisoners are exploiting. I get so frustrated when people say things like "Did you hear they get Playstations? They get free everything; medical care, food, a warm bed." Whenever I hear someone say that, I consider framing them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dibs Posted December 28, 2013 Last sentence kinda reads like a goosebumps storyline. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clyde Posted December 28, 2013 This dude is claiming that he was forced to work for low wages during pre-trial detention. It's a little closer to what El Muerte was suggesting. http://abcnews.go.com/m/story?id=16970464 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmuerte Posted December 28, 2013 Holy crap. So once you've payed for your crime... you will have to pay for your payment of your crime. (assuming you actually committed the crime you did time for) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apelsin Posted January 1, 2014 Happy new year fellow Thumbers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tegan Posted January 1, 2014 There's only a few hours left of the Year of Luigi! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dibs Posted January 1, 2014 There's only a few hours left of the Year of Luigi! Oh no there isn't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tegan Posted January 1, 2014 It's THE FUTURE here on the Atlantic Time Zone! Bubble domes on everything! Rocket cars! Rocket dogs! Bitcoins! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SecretAsianMan Posted January 1, 2014 Happy East Coast New Year Only one more year until the full potential of the PS3 is realized Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lu Posted January 1, 2014 Happy new year, Idle Thumbs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pabosher Posted January 1, 2014 Luigi is dead; long live Waluigi! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erkki Posted January 1, 2014 Down with pants in 2014! You don't need them for the victory dance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tegan Posted January 1, 2014 My New Year's resolution is to draw something every day. Today I drew a Batman. You can buy it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben X Posted January 2, 2014 Have you considered doing some t-shirt designs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dibs Posted January 2, 2014 What is the batman a reference to? I know i should know it. Also, tegan, you must post every day here now. The thumbs are watching. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
