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Old 22-07-2008, 02:57 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by NickIrons View Post
It does depend on what a "Minor" crime is considered to
be really doesn't it?
In 1980 when I was 12 I was cautioned for nicking a bar
of Old Jamaica chocolate from the paper shop, relevant
today at 40 years old? Of course not, though if I'd burnt
the place down it would be wouldn't it?
I doubt that arson endangering life or property is a minor crime in anyone's book.
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