Six of the 13 teenagers arrested after a boozy party that trashed a Haddonfield home while its residents were away struck plea-bargain deals yesterday that allowed them a year’s probation..
We’re sorry. Really. Cross our hearts, we won’t do that again.
The party house sustained about $18,000 in damage. Youths defecated on a Steinway grand piano, ejaculated onto stuffed animals, and sprayed a urine-filled Super Soaker water gun at upholstered furniture.
In yesterday’s deal, four of the teens pleaded guilty to criminal mischief and two to trespassing.
All escaped detention, unless they get into other trouble with the law or with drugs or alcohol in the next year. If they stay out of trouble, the charges will be dismissed.
Despite the heavy damage, DiCamillo ordered the 10 youths who have pleaded guilty only to pay a combined total of $750, the amount that the victim’s insurance did not cover.
Golly, Judge DiCamillo, that will teach ‘em.
DiCamillo told the defendants not to bother the family and to tell their friends.
“Go tell everyone. Leave this family alone,” DiCamillo said. “They’ve been harmed enough.”
I am certain the little darlings are quaking in their boots and will certainly pass the Word that The Man is to be feared and obeyed. ‘Cause you certainly showed them that The Laws are not to be trifled with.
Cross posted to Space For Commerce.
Meaning, I guess, the next time you want to have a huge party in someone else’s house and take a dump on the piano, spread the love around.
Comment by Phelps — 20070627 @ 0845
It sure would be a shame if somebody canceled the judge’s insurance, then posted one of those “Midlife crisis, everything must go” ads to Craigslist.
I’m just saying.
Comment by Publius — 20070628 @ 2145
I’m just saying.
I certainly don’t advocate that anyone do that of course.
One big problem is that we’re all only a few clicks away from having someone get irritated at something we write and doing that to us. The barrier to entry for these kind of shenanigans used to be pretty high, and involved a lot of thought; plenty of time to back down and reconsider.
Now it’s click-click done. Regrets come after.
I don’t know how one proofs themselves against something like that, if you blog. Ideas?
Comment by Brian Dunbar — 20070629 @ 1239
I can only hope that the insurance company sues them in civil court.
Comment by Jim A — 20070629 @ 1248