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I want to report a crime, but worried about blackmail


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Lady_Satine
Title: Head of Lexian R&D
Joined: Oct 15 2005
Location: Metro area, Georgia
PostPosted: Apr 09 2011 12:14 pm Reply with quote Back to top

So for those of you whom haven't followed me on facebook, I recently got a job working back at the same gas station I was let go from about 16 months ago (was actually retrained Tuesday night). The place is under new management, so of course there were some changes. Things like selling mini-bongs with the disclaimer they're only intended for tobacco use. While I wince at that sort of clientele, I was also dealing with the store's policy of selling cigarettes as singles or three/$1 (I am aware this is illegal, though I realize it's a minor crime).

However, the reason that I ended my employment over there (besides being paid under the table at $6/hour) was not only the general aura of shadiness to the store, but discovering that the room that used to serve as my previous boss' office was converted into a cash-winnings slot machine parlor.

My issue is that I want to report this, but I'm worried that since I quit today (claiming I'd been offered a FT job at Sear's) the new manager'll figure out I "squealed" and show footage of me selling single cigarettes since it's on camera. In short, what should I do?


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aeonic
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Joined: Nov 19 2009
Location: Kissimmee, FL
PostPosted: Apr 09 2011 12:17 pm Reply with quote Back to top

You're not going to get arrested for selling single cigarettes. What you need to do is contact your state's gaming comission. They'll be up there in his ass so fast he'll think he got raped by the Flash. If the store has sold "loosies" before, especially if the other people working there have, you're not going to get in trouble, especially if you let them know it was your manager's policy. Besides, he was paying you under the table, and that shit's illegal too.


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GPFontaine
Joined: Dec 06 2007
Location: Connecticut
PostPosted: Apr 09 2011 12:22 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Uh... Talk to a lawyer. Know what repercussions you might face before you take action. There is nothing wrong with self preservation in a case like this.



 
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phantasmzombie
Joined: May 22 2009
Location: Cincinnati, OH
PostPosted: Apr 09 2011 12:53 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Did the owner of the store do something to you to give you a reason to be vindictive? I wouldn't do it unless he is some kind of major douchebag who has it coming. Snitching is not cool dude, especially for shit that should not even be against the law in the first place.

If people want to play slot machine poker for actual money or buy single cigarettes they should be able to, but alas we have some very stupid laws.
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username
Title: owner of a lonely heart
Joined: Jul 06 2007
Location: phoenix, az usa
PostPosted: Apr 09 2011 01:55 pm Reply with quote Back to top

im with phantasmzombie on this. selling singles is not a huge deal IMO. people sometimes cant afford a full pack, but still need a drag, so let them smoke those carcinogens.

also, the gambling doesnt hurt anyone, except the person losing their money. now if he is rigging it so no one wins, then thats BS. but if he is keeping it fair & even, i would personally look the other way.

just my 2 cents.


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JoshWoodzy
Joined: May 22 2008
Location: Goshen, VA
PostPosted: Apr 09 2011 02:30 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Yeah if you have a grudge against the guy I could see that being the only reason to squeal about something so minor.


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Beach Bum
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PostPosted: Apr 09 2011 02:36 pm Reply with quote Back to top

I dunno I'd be hesitant to report it without consulting a lawyer about what kind of trouble I could get into. Yet I might do it just because what if someone else turns them in? I wouldn't want them to have me on tape and me get in trouble because I didn't report it. I'd talk to a lawyer for sure though.
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i'll_bite_your_ear
Title: Distillatoria
Joined: Jun 09 2010
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PostPosted: Apr 09 2011 03:29 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Talking to a lawyer is the first thing you should do.


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Drew Linky
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PostPosted: Apr 09 2011 03:46 pm Reply with quote Back to top

i'll_bite_your_ear wrote:
Talking to a lawyer is the first thing you should do.

QFT

Know your options. That is all.


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Blackout
Title: Captain Oblivious
Joined: Sep 01 2007
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PostPosted: Apr 09 2011 04:07 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Burn the building down.



 
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Drew Linky
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PostPosted: Apr 09 2011 04:38 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Blackout wrote:
Burn the building down.

The more I think of it, the better it sounds. That can't be good.


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Atma
Title: Dragoon
Joined: Apr 29 2010
Location: Cincinnati, OH
PostPosted: Apr 09 2011 06:57 pm Reply with quote Back to top

phantasmzombie wrote:
Did the owner of the store do something to you to give you a reason to be vindictive? I wouldn't do it unless he is some kind of major douchebag who has it coming. Snitching is not cool dude, especially for shit that should not even be against the law in the first place.

If people want to play slot machine poker for actual money or buy single cigarettes they should be able to, but alas we have some very stupid laws.

This is how I feel about the situation.

But as stated. Consulting a Lawyer would not be the dumbest idea ever.

By yeah, why are you so against this employer? They had to do something to you.
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Blackout
Title: Captain Oblivious
Joined: Sep 01 2007
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PostPosted: Apr 09 2011 07:54 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Challenge the guy to a duel!



 
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i'll_bite_your_ear
Title: Distillatoria
Joined: Jun 09 2010
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PostPosted: Apr 09 2011 08:11 pm Reply with quote Back to top

You sound like Courage Wolf Blackout.


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The Opponent
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PostPosted: Apr 09 2011 08:19 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Kill him before he kills you.


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i'll_bite_your_ear
Title: Distillatoria
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PostPosted: Apr 09 2011 08:20 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Gaslight him until he turns suicidal.


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Blackout
Title: Captain Oblivious
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PostPosted: Apr 09 2011 09:17 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Take his mother out to a nice seafood dinner and never call her again.



 
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Atma
Title: Dragoon
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Location: Cincinnati, OH
PostPosted: Apr 09 2011 09:59 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Blackout wrote:
Take his mother out to a nice seafood dinner and never call her again.

DOROTHY MANTOOTH IS A SAINT!

Sorry. I had to do it.
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Valdronius
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PostPosted: Apr 09 2011 10:38 pm Reply with quote Back to top

I am appalled that no one here believes in doing the right thing for the sake of doing the right thing. Sathien must have a vendetta to report a crime?


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phantasmzombie
Joined: May 22 2009
Location: Cincinnati, OH
PostPosted: Apr 09 2011 11:43 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Valdronius wrote:
I am appalled that no one here believes in doing the right thing for the sake of doing the right thing. Sathien must have a vendetta to report a crime?


I disagree, I don't think its because people don't believe in doing the right thing for the sake of doing the right thing, I think its a matter of people not believing in snitching for the sake of snitching. There is nothing admirable about reporting people for victimless crimes to people with guns.
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Valdronius
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PostPosted: Apr 10 2011 03:04 am Reply with quote Back to top

I wouldn't call gambling a victimless crime.


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Blackout
Title: Captain Oblivious
Joined: Sep 01 2007
Location: That Rainy State
PostPosted: Apr 10 2011 03:23 am Reply with quote Back to top

Look at it this way, if you really feel it is the right thing to do to report them, you do it. Are you going to let fear of possible retaliation dictate your moral choices?



 
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username
Title: owner of a lonely heart
Joined: Jul 06 2007
Location: phoenix, az usa
PostPosted: Apr 10 2011 03:32 am Reply with quote Back to top

no crime is a victim less crime, except that in terms of gambling, the gamblers went into it willingly. i mean the slot room is in the back room, and they went in there w/the hopes of winning. they put their money in there. no one forced them to.


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Blackout
Title: Captain Oblivious
Joined: Sep 01 2007
Location: That Rainy State
PostPosted: Apr 10 2011 03:35 am Reply with quote Back to top

Yeah but if they don't pay up someone named Hacksaw is gonna break their kneecaps.



 
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Title: owner of a lonely heart
Joined: Jul 06 2007
Location: phoenix, az usa
PostPosted: Apr 10 2011 03:48 am Reply with quote Back to top

they are slot machines. you put the coins in. you either win or lose.


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