(06-17-2015, 12:33 PM)fredtoast Wrote: Interesting that he was charged with burglary.  Unless he intended to commit a crime when he entered your home he should have only been charged with a criminal tresspass.

Did he steal anything or threaten you in any way?  I know he scared you just by being there, but did he actually threaten to hurt you or damage anything.

(06-17-2015, 05:37 PM)WeezyBengal Wrote: Nope. Not at all. 

UPDATE: 

I just got subpoena by the grand just yesterday. I have to go in this Friday morning. Im not really sure what to expect. I think im just going to go in and they will probably question me to figure out if they want to continue with the charges, correct? 

Either way, im pretty nervous. I hate getting up in front of people and talking. Anyone ever have to do this before? 

(06-17-2015, 05:37 PM)WeezyBengal Wrote: Nope. Not at all. 

UPDATE: 

I just got subpoena by the grand just yesterday. I have to go in this Friday morning. Im not really sure what to expect. I think im just going to go in and they will probably question me to figure out if they want to continue with the charges, correct? 

Either way, im pretty nervous. I hate getting up in front of people and talking. Anyone ever have to do this before? 

(06-17-2015, 11:47 PM)packerbacker Wrote: Hey Weezy was he a Steeler fan lol?

(06-17-2015, 05:37 PM)WeezyBengal Wrote: Nope. Not at all. 

UPDATE: 

I just got subpoena by the grand just yesterday. I have to go in this Friday morning. Im not really sure what to expect. I think im just going to go in and they will probably question me to figure out if they want to continue with the charges, correct? 

Either way, im pretty nervous. I hate getting up in front of people and talking. Anyone ever have to do this before? 

(06-17-2015, 05:37 PM)WeezyBengal Wrote: I just got subpoena by the grand just yesterday.

(06-17-2015, 05:37 PM)WeezyBengal Wrote: Nope. Not at all. 

UPDATE: 

I just got subpoena by the grand just yesterday. I have to go in this Friday morning. Im not really sure what to expect. I think im just going to go in and they will probably question me to figure out if they want to continue with the charges, correct? 

Either way, im pretty nervous. I hate getting up in front of people and talking. Anyone ever have to do this before? 

(06-18-2015, 11:07 PM)Shake n Blake Wrote: Yes. Your situation may play out a little differently, but here's what happened after my house was robbed a couple years ago.

First I was contacted by an investigator. He spoke with me on a few occasions and then spoke with people around my neighborhood. After that I got my subpoena (surprised you got yours so soon).

After that, I had to write down a list of items that were missing and I wound up testifying against one of the two guys responsible (the other one took a plea and turned on his partner).

I'm not trying to make you more nervous, but it can be scary continuing to live in the same neighborhood as someone who just broke into/robbed your home. You just kind of feel violated, like your home is no longer safe.

For that reason, I decided to pack my family up and move to Michigan. Of course, your situation is a little different. This kid might not be a bad person. He just has issues that hopefully he gets some help with.

I'm really sorry to hear this. I know the feeling though. My wife and I couldn't sleep for a couple days after the robbery. Fortunately we weren't home at the time. Looking a stranger in the eyes in your own home had to be unsettling.

(06-19-2015, 10:02 PM)GodFather Wrote: Did you buy a gun after that Shake? I know a few people who had their homes broken into and they all bought guns after that. Did they break in at night or day when you were gone?

(06-20-2015, 04:53 PM)Shake n Blake Wrote:  The vast majority of burglars won't be armed and they usually try to avoid confrontation.

(06-21-2015, 12:34 PM)fredtoast Wrote: 99% of burgalies occur when no one is at home.

When you hear about a home invasion you can bet it was an attempt to steal drugs or large amounts of cash from another criminal.

It is so rare that a burglar eneters an occupied home that it makes big news.

(06-19-2015, 09:55 PM)Awful Llama Wrote: Wasn't this morning your appearance before the grand jury?  How did it go?

(06-22-2015, 07:42 PM)WeezyBengal Wrote: Been out of town all weekend. 

Showed up on Friday and waited for like two hours in the waiting room. They swore us in (the police officers were there that were involved in the incident) and then they made me leave the room. They didnt even need me. I guess the police officer told them what happened and they don't like to get witnesses involved. It just sucks because I wasted my entire morning for nothing. 

I think the dude that came in my homes court date was today. They ended up charging him with all of his offenses. Wonder if he pleaded guilty/non guilty etc. 

The entire court system sucks. I feel like im completely left in the dark with whats going on. I talked to the cop at the court house and apparently the guy isnt even in jail anymore. Would have been nice to know... 

(06-22-2015, 08:17 PM)fredtoast Wrote: You should call the DA's office and complain.

I can understand why they may not have needed your testimony, but they should have let you know what was going on.  Most DA's offices have a specific person whose only job is to do this kind of stuff.  Here we call them "witness coordinators".

If your court date was for the grand jury there is no way he has plead out already.  The defendant's next court date after being indicted by the grand jury is just an arraignment.  There is no need for the victim to be present for the arraignment.  All they do is address bond and legal representation.

(06-22-2015, 08:23 PM)WeezyBengal Wrote: Yeah there was witness coordinator and she was actually pretty good and explained a lot. Im talking more about my specific case in general. I just feel like I have no idea whats going on with the guy. I just want some answers. Was he on drugs? Is he mentally instable? etc 

Do you think I will have to eventually go back down to court for the actual trial, Toast? How much further down the road is that? A few weeks? 

(06-22-2015, 07:42 PM)WeezyBengal Wrote: Been out of town all weekend. 

Showed up on Friday and waited for like two hours in the waiting room. They swore us in (the police officers were there that were involved in the incident) and then they made me leave the room. They didnt even need me. I guess the police officer told them what happened and they don't like to get witnesses involved. It just sucks because I wasted my entire morning for nothing. 

I think the dude that came in my homes court date was today. They ended up charging him with all of his offenses. Wonder if he pleaded guilty/non guilty etc. 

The entire court system sucks. I feel like im completely left in the dark with whats going on. I talked to the cop at the court house and apparently the guy isnt even in jail anymore. Would have been nice to know... 

(06-22-2015, 10:16 PM)rfaulk34 Wrote: Sounds familiar. Someone stole a laptop out of my work van and i had him on CCTV. Finally, after 3 continuations, on the 4th try, he was "sentenced". 

Bottom line is, 4 trips and 8 hours later, i did nothing but sit back in the peanut gallery and watch. Never got to say a word. I did get a $7 check each time though.  :snark: