Salvation Army bell ringer robbed

howela · 11-26-2007, 06:37 PM

A Bell Ringer once told me although change is usually given, an occasional person will give a dollar, five, ten or more.
I bet that pot was worth more than $6.00. And if we go over to the pothead thread we probably will find that $20 to $50 bucks if enough to get high... for awhile.

vixweb · 11-26-2007, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by howela

And if we go over to the pothead thread we probably will find that $20 to $50 bucks if enough to get high... for awhile.

What?? How many pot-heads steal money for drugs?

You must be confused with crack heads or junkies

Morpheus · 11-26-2007, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by vixweb

What?? How many pot-heads steal money for drugs?

You must be confused with crack heads or junkies

Do crackheads and junkies also smoke pot???

rhertz · 11-26-2007, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by howela

A Bell Ringer once told me although change is usually given, an occasional person will give a dollar, five, ten or more.

I once stuck a twenty in the kettle many years ago. I was feeling good that day....

There was a news story years ago where someone put a Krugerand in the kettle. Or maybe it was more than one......But it hit the news....

Al Swearengen · 11-26-2007, 10:31 PM

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There was a news story years ago where someone put a Krugerand in the kettle. Or maybe it was more than one......But it hit the news....

I'm surprised that particular bellringer didn't find a way to surreptitiously fish the Krugerand(s) out of the pot and into his/her pocket...although he or she had probably never seen a Krugerand before that.

joepole · 11-26-2007, 11:47 PM

LA RS 14§67. Theft

SUBPART C. BY MISAPPROPRIATION WITHOUT VIOLENCE

A. Theft is the misappropriation or taking of anything of value which belongs to another, either without the consent of the other to the misappropriation or taking, or by means of fraudulent conduct, practices, or representations. An intent to deprive the other permanently of whatever may be the subject of the misappropriation or taking is essential.

B.(1) Whoever commits the crime of theft when the misappropriation or taking amounts to a value of five hundred dollars or more shall be imprisoned, with or without hard labor, for not more than ten years, or may be fined not more than three thousand dollars, or both.

(2) When the misappropriation or taking amounts to a value of three hundred dollars or more, but less than a value of five hundred dollars, the offender shall be imprisoned, with or without hard labor, for not more than two years, or may be fined not more than two thousand dollars, or both.

(3) When the misappropriation or taking amounts to less than a value of three hundred dollars, the offender shall be imprisoned for not more than six months, or may be fined not more than one thousand dollars, or both. If the offender in such cases has been convicted of theft two or more times previously, upon any subsequent conviction he shall be imprisoned, with or without hard labor, for not more than two years, or may be fined not more than two thousand dollars, or both.

C. When there has been a misappropriation or taking by a number of distinct acts of the offender, the aggregate of the amount of the misappropriations or taking shall determine the grade of the offense.

Neo · 11-27-2007, 09:53 AM

Maybe the bellringer was in on the job???

rhertz · 11-28-2007, 10:43 AM

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Maybe the bellringer was in on the job???

"Hey Bob, just think...we can split it! There has to be at least $6 in there! That's $3 for you and $3 for me!.... We'll be rich!.....Yeah just don't hit me hard over the head too hard, just take the pot and run. We'll meet up behind the Sizzler afterwards and divi up....No I don't have a hacksaw.....Just trust me, I'm the mastermind... I am The Bell Ringer... Hey we could call ourselves the Bell Ringing Bandits!"

howela · 11-28-2007, 11:23 AM

Don't forget the "pot" itself which could be sold at a yard sale for $1.00..... that's another 50¢ each.

rhertz · 11-28-2007, 10:30 AM

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B.(1) Whoever commits the crime of theft when the misappropriation or taking amounts to a value of five hundred dollars or more shall be imprisoned, with or without hard labor, for not more than ten years, or may be fined not more than three thousand dollars, or both.

(2) When the misappropriation or taking amounts to a value of three hundred dollars or more, but less than a value of five hundred dollars, the offender shall be imprisoned, with or without hard labor, for not more than two years, or may be fined not more than two thousand dollars, or both.

(3) When the misappropriation or taking amounts to less than a value of three hundred dollars, the offender shall be imprisoned for not more than six months, or may be fined not more than one thousand dollars, or both. If the offender in such cases has been convicted of theft two or more times previously, upon any subsequent conviction he shall be imprisoned, with or without hard labor, for not more than two years, or may be fined not more than two thousand dollars, or both.

Wow, so the maximum sentence for stealing $301 would be two years hard labor and a two thousand dollar fine? I think the fine should be more like 100X verses 10X the amount of the crime. $2k is inconsequential to loosing two years of one's life. (and earnings) Heh, but I guess petty thieves couldn't afford much more.

11-26-2007, 06:37 PM	#1
howela Advanced Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Port Royal Posts: 288 Rep Power: 242	A Bell Ringer once told me although change is usually given, an occasional person will give a dollar, five, ten or more. I bet that pot was worth more than $6.00. And if we go over to the pothead thread we probably will find that $20 to $50 bucks if enough to get high... for awhile.

11-26-2007, 11:47 PM	#6
joepole SBLive! Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,606 Rep Power: 281	LA RS 14§67. Theft SUBPART C. BY MISAPPROPRIATION WITHOUT VIOLENCE A. Theft is the misappropriation or taking of anything of value which belongs to another, either without the consent of the other to the misappropriation or taking, or by means of fraudulent conduct, practices, or representations. An intent to deprive the other permanently of whatever may be the subject of the misappropriation or taking is essential. B.(1) Whoever commits the crime of theft when the misappropriation or taking amounts to a value of five hundred dollars or more shall be imprisoned, with or without hard labor, for not more than ten years, or may be fined not more than three thousand dollars, or both. (2) When the misappropriation or taking amounts to a value of three hundred dollars or more, but less than a value of five hundred dollars, the offender shall be imprisoned, with or without hard labor, for not more than two years, or may be fined not more than two thousand dollars, or both. (3) When the misappropriation or taking amounts to less than a value of three hundred dollars, the offender shall be imprisoned for not more than six months, or may be fined not more than one thousand dollars, or both. If the offender in such cases has been convicted of theft two or more times previously, upon any subsequent conviction he shall be imprisoned, with or without hard labor, for not more than two years, or may be fined not more than two thousand dollars, or both. C. When there has been a misappropriation or taking by a number of distinct acts of the offender, the aggregate of the amount of the misappropriations or taking shall determine the grade of the offense.

11-27-2007, 09:53 AM	#7
Neo Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 261 Rep Power: 251	Maybe the bellringer was in on the job???

11-28-2007, 11:23 AM	#9
howela Advanced Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Port Royal Posts: 288 Rep Power: 242	Don't forget the "pot" itself which could be sold at a yard sale for $1.00..... that's another 50¢ each.

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