My cues are all custom. Take one of my Scruggs and I'll use the butt of my jump break like a golf club between your legs. I'm sorry if you got injured during the commission of a crime. Stealing has consequences.
Learning to be accountable, honest, hard working and responsible is always good for them.
Main thing is you got it back KC. Stealing someones cue is real low and cheesy. Could have been an heirloom, passed down from parent or friend that passed or a custom you waited 10 years to get.
I like the idea of posting up his name and pic if possible with CUE THIEF across it in pool room(s) in area.
I never leave my Cues unattended - PERIOD
-Kat,
How do you find out his criminal history, ask him? lolI would think it depends on his criminal history as to what you do. For sure tell the room owner and let the regulars know who he is.
Not blaming the owner of the cue but what was he doing when the cue was stolen? My cue goes to the mens room with me.
How do you find out his criminal history, ask him? lol
How do you find out his criminal history, ask him? lol
Was the cue in a case? Did he actually break it down and put it under his jacket or was it already unscrewed? If he walked up and took the time to unscrew and hide and walk out with it then something must be done.
If getting caught isn't enough, pressing charges will just put a bigger chip on his shoulder.
also with respect, if he stole from me, fvvk him his shoulder, and all the rest of him.
I do like the idea of checking his record and only if he's clean would I offer some kind of 'get out of jail' arrangement where like some others have suggested, community service or service at the pool room, etc.
No way would I ever just let it go and be happy he handed the police my cue back. What lesson does the young man learn from that?
Some have commented that the courts wouldn't be interested in being tied-up with such a case or that the victim wouldn't want to go through all of that but unless I'm very mistaken, with video evidence of the crime and the guy having the stolen cue at his house giving it back to the cops when they came, this is simple for the courts and likely no appearance from the victim would be required.
I just saw very recently that the AMA or Pediatric Society or some such organaization has just reversed their opinion now saying they no longer endorse children being spanked when they do wrong. Can't wait to see how that all works out.
We'll likely know better in 15 - 20 years.
best,
brian kc
Once the case came to trial, it would be an obvious slam dunk that would take less than 20 mins to adjudicate, however the victim would have to be in attendance in the event that the defendant pled not guilty. Someone (victim) has to testify that he/she was the owner of the property that was stolen. Law enforcement can't do that.
correct me if I'm wrong but pretty much no such cases ever get as far as a trial because the accused party's lawyer would be strongly moving toward pleading out the case instead given the irrefutable evidence.