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by PappaGun
Fri Oct 07, 2011 8:46 am
Forum: Gun and/or Self-Defense Related Political Issues
Topic: Felony to Steal an Aluminum Can — or a Penny — in Texas
Replies: 27
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Re: Felony to Steal an Aluminum Can — or a Penny — in Texas

Rex B wrote:This is one of those laws that can come back years later to bite innocent people when a zealous prosecutor uses it for purposes not intended.
Yes. That's exactly right.

A few test cases and the interpretation gets wider and wider.

Whatever happened to legislative intent?

That seems to not be taken in to account as much any more and has bothered me when it comes to many recent
sentencings, rulings and regulations.

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