Burglar Logs Into Facebook On Victim's Computer 337
yet-another-lobbyist writes to mention that Facebook addiction has finally caused real world consequences, at least for one would-be burglar. It seems that 19-year-old Jonathan Parker couldn't stay away from the popular social networking site, even long enough to rob a house. Parker not only stopped mid-robbery to check his Facebook status on the victim's computer, but left it logged in to his account when he left.
Re:Frame job? (Score:5, Informative)
Granted, there's probably more evidence to tie this guy to the burglary
Yeah... like the fact that he asked a friend if they'd want to help rob the house.....
He also said that the night before the burglary, Parker asked him if he wanted to help break into the victim's home but he refused.
Re:On a semi-related note (Score:1, Informative)
Some states distinguish (for sentencing purposes) whether the burglary was committed at nighttime, or during the day. Nighttime burglary is generally punished more severely than daytime.
Other common distinctions are whether the burglary was of a residence or a commercial building.
It has evolved state to state from English common law.
Re:On a semi-related note (Score:3, Informative)
Burglary charges tend to be more severe when they involve a night-time break-in since it's more likely that the homeowners are going to be at home (possibly asleep) then.
Re:"You have been poked by the Police" (Score:2, Informative)
I read the story, and fell over laughing. Told the wife, she fell over laughing. Told the kids, and THEY fell over laughing. Finally I told the dog, and HE fell over laughing!!
HELP US! WE'VE FALLEN, AND WE CAN'T GET UP!!
Re:stupidity (Score:4, Informative)
Here in the US the email offers to buy free beers at a local bar after work.
Re:Frame job? (Score:3, Informative)
In that case, you plea bargain while the DA is laughing his *** off. :)
hawk
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