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Probability Sucks !Reply
Quote: Originally posted by Texasman on March 14, 2005Probability and consequences do suck...I mean if an already super-rich bee-atch like Martha Stewart can commit a financial crime, go to jail, then go back to her cushy home and become richer and even more adored by a stupid general public who is more concerned about poor Martha instead of their own lives, it makes one wonder why honest people who are nicer to the people around them and in need can't get ahead financially by legal means. I bet
Mar 16, 2005, 9:36 am - SirMetro - Mathematics Forum

U.S. Postal Service worker pleads guilty after caught stealing cash and lottery tickets from mailReply
The NY Court is going after President Trump for an alleged crime that the Feds declined to pursue. Elevating a business records misdemeanor to a federal crime for an alleged undisclosed underlying crime is not going to hold up on appeal. All businesses choose to settle some internal matters and threatened litigation and it is noted as legal expenses accounting wise. So yes, NY does play...but foolishly.
May 18, 2024, 1:18 pm - Artist77 - Lottery News

At least two charged in scheme to manipulate Connecticut Lottery gameReply
I asked what crime they committed, not what they were accused of. Larceny is a broad catch-all encompassing a number of different things. The only one of those things that comes close to matching the specifics of this case would be obtaining property by false pretenses. The problem with that is that they obtained the winning tickets simply by requesting and buying them. That part of it is no different than you or I walking into any lottery retailer and buying a ticket. Where's the false prete
Mar 24, 2016, 4:26 am - KY Floyd - Lottery News

NY deli owners stole $1M lottery ticket, cops sayReply
You tell'em Teddi. I have a nagging suspicion that some of these guys who blame the victim, have a very high propensity, to commit crimes, or have actually committed crimes before. Indeed, they are just looking for justification, no matter how fickle, to justify their previous or future criminal endeavours . A crime is a crime morons...quit blaming the victim, one of these days, you or your loved ones will succumb to the nefarious activities of the criminally inclined, then you get a taste of yo
Nov 24, 2013, 11:21 pm - mypiemaster - Lottery News

Stolen lottery ticket wins suspect a trip to jailReply
Badger, that wasn't my point. Nobody should steal. I was only responding to the question about the 30 day sentence. I definitely believe in putting rapists, murderers, child molesters, animal abusers, arsonists and all violent offenders away. I also think people who steal need to pay their dues. But putting someone who commits a petty crime in prison for a long time with hardened criminals has never proven to deter crime or help society. 30 days isn't very long, but maybe it's his first offense.
Apr 19, 2008, 12:19 am - justxploring - Lottery News

convicted felons and jackpot winningsReply
An offender has paid their price to society for the crime; however heinous, in prison. A person who is on probation is only returning to a normal free life style an is expected to conform to the demands of society's rules, hence the various stipulations. I think once the offender has done the time for the crime it is a mute point, they are now another (hopefully) productive member of society. A lotto win would, IMO, make the offender at a better odds of not returning to a life of crime. A job
Dec 9, 2007, 12:39 am - TexasDreams - Lottery Discussion Forum

Washington, D.C. woman wins $2 million Powerball prize from lottery ticket gifted to her by husbandReply
Lol I have worked in DC many years and we all are quite familiar with SE DC. SE has the highest crime rate. I have known people who lived there and they even say they have to be extra careful. And with the exploding crime in DC, it is even worse. An ok few blocks in SE does not change the facts.
Jan 10, 2024, 7:36 am - Artist77 - Lottery News

$2 billion Powerball lottery winner Edwin Castro buys a third California mansion for $47 millionReply
The top two reasons behind people leaving Cali is the cost of living and crime. When you are worth millions you don't care about the cost of living and the better areas have less crime. Two different worlds . There's a reason so many famous people have a home here in Ca.
Sep 21, 2023, 4:48 pm - justadream - Lottery News

Eddie Tipton released from prison on paroleReply
Someone should remind Eddie that if you are caught committing a crime, and you then explain exactly how you committed the crime along with your co-conspirators. You cannot come back later and claim that someone forced you to admit guilt. No one believes you.
Jan 31, 2022, 11:56 am - Mata Garbo - Lottery News

Corona insanity and playing the lotteryReply
The one good thing that comes from something like this is, crime usually goes down. Lockdowns curfews etc. Crime tends to go down. But you still have to be careful, some people like to take advantage.
Mar 20, 2020, 5:57 pm - Soledad - Lottery Discussion Forum