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To: Kabud
The men were all charged with possession of tools during the commission of a crime.

Does anyone else have a problem with that sentance?

48 posted on 09/13/2010 9:27:37 PM PDT by An.American.Expatriate (Here's my strategy on the War against Terrorism: We win, they lose. - with apologies to R.R.)
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To: An.American.Expatriate
"Does anyone else have a problem with that sentance? "

Only because the author is an idiot. in every state that I'm familiar, there exists a statute(s) that adds an enhancement to a criminal trespass charge. So, if you are arrested for trespass but haven't necessarily burgled any thing (which would lead to a burglary charge), you might find yourself with additional charges if you have what is described by statute as a "tool of burglary" (or whatever phrase the state might use.

And, again depending on the state, this can be a misdemeanor charge, or a felony charge depending on the kinds of tools you're carrying.

As an example (and depending on the state), if you're carrying on your person a propriety tool - for getting into a particular lock or safe, you're probably going to be facing a felony. In GA - I practiced in GA for a little while - the statute is 16-7-20 (or it could be 16-7-21, I can't remember), if you want to read it yourself.

66 posted on 09/13/2010 9:41:39 PM PDT by OldDeckHand
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To: An.American.Expatriate

Men, if you’re going to commit a crime, leave your tool at home.


68 posted on 09/13/2010 9:43:50 PM PDT by DC Bound (F Government)
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