The crime itself isn't that disturbing. It's not like he beat someone up or robbed someone or was dealing drugs. He caused property damage that can (and will) be repaired, with the funds coming either from him and the others or insurance. He'll likely get probation plus community service if he pays for his share of the damage or minimal jail time if he doesn't. And if he hasn't had any priors, he might not spend any time in jail. It's a felony only because of the amount of damage.
The disturbing part is who did it. He has better character than that. Hope he gets straightened out.
I disagree with you. The "crime" is very disturbing. He and his friends made a
conscious decision to go to a Wal-Mart after they couldn't ram their way in through a fence. They then made a choice to go back to the the field and break in. That was a CHOICE. Whether under the influence of anything or not we all know right from wrong. And no one will convince me that all of the charged parties were so wasted that they couldn't differentiate right from wrong.
And to your last statement ... we
thought he had better character than what he showed. We don't need OUr university in the news in this regard.
Last Edited: 12/12/2012 10:54:47 AM by Jerry86