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Enorwen t1_j0f4xzx wrote

Most likely needs medical attention and was in some state of hopelessness

When you are out of options, a petty crime can get you a few weeks of calories and warmth, and some meds that you can pull again through a release program assistance

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ShadowDragon8685 t1_j0fnmad wrote

Bank robbery is not a petty crime. In fact, it's a felony.

Even so, the judge is sure to look at the circumstances and say that he was clearly doing this to be institutionalized. I think the usual response in those cases is to say "you did this to be arrested and incarcerated, so I'm not inclined to reward that behavior by giving you what you want; but if I do not, I have every reason to believe you will commit a far more serious and earnest crime."

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