Felony Friday: Burglar Gets Probation, Alleged Vigilantes Face Felony Charges
What do you get when you mix theft, drugs and a group of people hell-bent on vigilante justice?Keep reading and you’ll find out, because the following story out of Illinois provides the perfect example of what not to do if you’re ever the unfortunate victim of a burglary. However, as you'll see, this story might never have occurred if there was not a War on Drugs.The crime that got this story started was committed by Jaden Doman, eighteen, of Springfield, IL. He has pleaded guilty to residential burglary in exchange for a reduced sentence. He will serve two-year probation for burglarizing a man’s home in search of drugs and money. He also received credit for the ninety days he spent in jail since his arrest.In an odd twist of fate, Doman’s victims in the burglary are in a lot more trouble due to their completely insane response to the heist.The Star Journal reports:
The three allegedly went looking for Doman shortly after a security camera revealed he and a juvenile girl broke into the Friedmann’s home at 218 Herget St. the night of Aug. 8. The burglars stole $1,300 that apparently belonged to Vanetten, according to a prosecutor’s court affidavit.Reportedly “crazy” on cocaine the elder Friedmann gave her to incite her desire for vengeance, Vanetten and he brandished knives as they burst into two homes where they hoped to find Doman, the affidavit stated. They didn’t, but instead confronted a total of six people, including a young man who Vanetten awoke with screamed threats.“I’m going to kill you if you don’t give me my money,” Vanetten told the frightened man in that house, the affidavit stated. She told residents at the other they would be “in a puddle of blood” if they didn’t tell her where Doman was. At that home she punched one of the residents who confronted her, the affidavit stated.
The gang of three face two charges each of home invasion, a Class X felony. Nelson Friedman and Vanetten remain in custody on $60,000 bond and Kayla Friedman was released Tuesday after her bond was changed from cash to personal recognizance.All things considered, this could have turned out a heck of a lot worse for everybody involved. The three lunatic vigilantes in this story who went around busting down doors and threatening to kill people could have easily been shot by a homeowner or they could have killed an innocent bystander in their perverted quest for justice.Now, I’m going to say something crazy.If there was no drug prohibition, then the “crazed” vigilante criminals in this story might have been more open to calling the police for assistance. Perhaps one of the reasons they pursued their own form of justice was because they were afraid calling the cops to assist with the burglary would have left them open to be charged with selling and possessing illegal drugs.People often misunderstand this aspect of black market behavior. They believe that violence is associated with illegal markets because those that would be drawn towards violence are also drawn towards illegal transactions. This is an incorrect assumption. In fact, the violence is often only introduced because it is seen as being necessary to resolve disputes, because the illegal nature of the business prevents arbitration of disputes in the courts.Please don’t misinterpret what I’m saying. In no way am I making an excuse for the dangerous, demented behavior of these three alleged vigilantes. I am simply pointing out that a society free of drug prohibition would likely provide an incentive for individuals to resolve disputes in the courts, rather than seeking their own form of justice.Check out the full archive of Felony Friday!The Lions of Liberty are on Twitter, Facebook & Google+Check out our YouTube Channel!Receive access to ALL of our EXCLUSIVE bonus audio content – including “Conspiracy Corner”, “Degenerate Gamblers” and the “League of Liberty Podcast” by joining the Lions of Liberty Pride and supporting us on Patreon!Join our Facebook Group: The Lions of Liberty Forum
