A motorcycle thief has graduated...

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Cranky Pete

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...to the mob.

This morning there was a big bust of the Calabrian mafia in Toronto, Hamilton and Woodbridge. A name caught my eye: Marco Maone. A guy with the same name was a member of the motorcycle theft ring that was busted in the GTA three or four years ago.

Could be another guy, but the age seems right (29 then, 32 now).

I don't think he'll be getting off lightly on this one.

Marco MAONE, 32, of Toronto, ON, is charged with trafficking in cocaine (x5), possession of proceeds of crime (x5), possession for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine), conspiracy to traffic cocaine, possession of a controlled substance (heroin), possession of a controlled substance (MDMA) and possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine).

http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/on/news-nouvelles/2015/15-06-03-gta-rgt-eng.htm
 
Cranky Pete said:
...to the mob.

This morning there was a big bust of the Calabrian mafia in Toronto, Hamilton and Woodbridge. A name caught my eye: Marco Maone. A guy with the same name was a member of the motorcycle theft ring that was busted in the GTA three or four years ago.

Could be another guy, but the age seems right (29 then, 32 now).

I don't think he'll be getting off lightly on this one.

Marco MAONE, 32, of Toronto, ON, is charged with trafficking in cocaine (x5), possession of proceeds of crime (x5), possession for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine), conspiracy to traffic cocaine, possession of a controlled substance (heroin), possession of a controlled substance (MDMA) and possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine).

http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/on/news-nouvelles/2015/15-06-03-gta-rgt-eng.htm
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Guy's got to be able to earn a living...
 
There's Italians in da 'bridge? Who knew?
 
Cranky Pete said:
...to the mob.

This morning there was a big bust of the Calabrian mafia in Toronto, Hamilton and Woodbridge. A name caught my eye: Marco Maone. A guy with the same name was a member of the motorcycle theft ring that was busted in the GTA three or four years ago.

Could be another guy, but the age seems right (29 then, 32 now).

I don't think he'll be getting off lightly on this one.

Marco MAONE, 32, of Toronto, ON, is charged with trafficking in cocaine (x5), possession of proceeds of crime (x5), possession for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine), conspiracy to traffic cocaine, possession of a controlled substance (heroin), possession of a controlled substance (MDMA) and possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine).

http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/on/news-nouvelles/2015/15-06-03-gta-rgt-eng.htm
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So he will get 3 years right? :lmao:
 
I wonder how much time they'll be able to book on those charges if they stick
 
griff2 said:
Guy's got to be able to earn a living...
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You joke but we get a lot of reoffenders because once you have a record you are basically unemployable. Might as well continue your life of crime. Usually it's not as serious as this, though.

At least in traffic court I've seen a guy get sent home free because he had so many charges, unpaid fines, and had already served jail time that the judge just said nothing he does is going to change the guy's behavior and sent him home.
 
unL33T said:
You joke but we get a lot of reoffenders because once you have a record you are basically unemployable. Might as well continue your life of crime. Usually it's not as serious as this, though.

At least in traffic court I've seen a guy get sent home free because he had so many charges, unpaid fines, and had already served jail time that the judge just said nothing he does is going to change the guy's behavior and sent him home.
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There is no excuse for carrying on as a criminal. Live clean, apply for a records suspension with the Parole Board after a few years, and carry on.

The judge you referenced should have been shot for giving a frequent flier freebie to the chronic recidivist.
 
... and how does that criminal get through the "few years" that it takes to get to the point where their record can be cleaned, if no one will employ them in the meantime?

I know that in my own career, I'm required to be "of good character", and having a criminal record kinda precludes that possibility.

I don't propose to have any answers, but I can see that to a person who has placed themselves into the position of having a criminal record, "live clean, apply for a records suspension ... after a few years" is likely easier said than done.
 
Especially when you consider that the reason most people turn to crime is because they aren't smart enough to actually use the resources available to help them avoid that path.
 
The bike stealing part sucks. I'd wanna stomp his face in for that one.

Trafficking drugs? Meh, who gives a damn.
 
Some people busted are quite old.

Diego SERRANO, 66, of Vaughan, ON, is charged with trafficking in cocaine (x5), possession of proceeds of crime (x6), traffic cocaine by offer, traffic firearms by offer.
Antonio MEDIATI, 66, Oakville, ON, is charged with trafficking in cocaine (x2) and possession of proceeds of crime (x2).

They might die awaiting trial/in prison.
There's a couple in early 60's/late 50's as well. Truly career criminals.
 
Brian P said:
... and how does that criminal get through the "few years" that it takes to get to the point where their record can be cleaned, if no one will employ them in the meantime?

I know that in my own career, I'm required to be "of good character", and having a criminal record kinda precludes that possibility.

I don't propose to have any answers, but I can see that to a person who has placed themselves into the position of having a criminal record, "live clean, apply for a records suspension ... after a few years" is likely easier said than done.
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There are a lot of jobs out there that do not have a "good character" or "clean record" clause. They likely won't be the most desirable or well-paying jobs, but they are out there.

One thing is for sure, going back and getting caught in criminal activity again is no way to get that records suspension.
 
unL33T said:
Especially when you consider that the reason most people turn to crime is because they aren't smart enough to actually use the resources available to help them avoid that path.
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You've got to be kidding. Most criminals turn to crime because they see it as an easy shortcut to the things that honest people have to work for.
 
griff2 said:
You've got to be kidding. Most criminals turn to crime because they see it as an easy shortcut to the things that honest people have to work for.
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The criminals who get caught doing this petty crap are just low IQ idiots. You won't find a MENSA club in a jail.
 
griff2 said:
You've got to be kidding. Most criminals turn to crime because they see it as an easy shortcut to the things that honest people have to work for.
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And they usually want that shortcut because they can't find success in the traditional methods. You really think making a few bucks off robbing a store, mugging someone, or selling a few grams of dope is really going to get you loaded quickly?

Either way, since you said they want an easy shortcut, they aren't going to be waiting around for their record to clear.
 
Brian P said:
... and how does that criminal get through the "few years" that it takes to get to the point where their record can be cleaned, if no one will employ them in the meantime?

I know that in my own career, I'm required to be "of good character", and having a criminal record kinda precludes that possibility.

I don't propose to have any answers, but I can see that to a person who has placed themselves into the position of having a criminal record, "live clean, apply for a records suspension ... after a few years" is likely easier said than done.
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Dont ex-cons become tow truck drivers? Hell, they could become Uber drivers too, who knows. Although I have some pity for them, , thats the consequences of choosing that path in life. Maybe there are people out there willing to give these people a second chance. Maybe do odd jobs, labour work seasonal work.., etc.

Anyway,. good catch OP with that article.
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