Members flemtone Posted November 8, 2006 Members Share Posted November 8, 2006 http://www.wsbtv.com/news/10273176/detail.html?treets=atl&tid=2657043344813&tml=atl_12pm&tmi=atl_12pm_1_11000211082006&ts=H "Can you hear me now?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jeff da Weasel Posted November 8, 2006 Members Share Posted November 8, 2006 To find it, the camera operator turned up the audio on his camera while an officer walked among the protesters saying: "Can you hear me now?" That was pretty smart. But grand theft??? What the hell wireless mic merits a grand theft charge? I didn't think any state listed the amount for grand theft under $1000. Seems like petty theft to me, but IANAL. - Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members where02190 Posted November 8, 2006 Members Share Posted November 8, 2006 Guess you haven't purchased any high end wireless broadcast mics lately, huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jeff da Weasel Posted November 8, 2006 Members Share Posted November 8, 2006 Originally posted by where02190 Guess you haven't purchased any high end wireless broadcast mics lately, huh? No, I haven't. But a precursory glance at the top brands (i.e. Sennheiser) shows that most of the top-of-the-line wireless mics for TV/Broadcast are still under a grand. Which models were you thinking of, Where? - Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fantasticsound Posted November 8, 2006 Members Share Posted November 8, 2006 Originally posted by Jeff da Weasel No, I haven't. But a precursory glance at the top brands (i.e. Sennheiser) shows that most of the top-of-the-line wireless mics for TV/Broadcast are still under a grand.Which models were you thinking of, Where?- Jeff Felony theft, in many jursidictions, is based on a $500 amount. Any mid level wireless mic will cost more than that. Specifically, I found this webpage describing Florida law that says, in part: Theft......Theft of property valued at $100,000 or more is grand theft in the first degree and a first degree felony. Theft of property valued at $20,000-100,000 is grand theft in the second degree and a second degree felony. Theft of property valued at $300-20,000 is grand theft in the third degree and a third degree felony. Theft of any other property is petit theft and a second degree misdemeanor. (The category of larceny, the taking of property without consent and with intent to steal, is still used for reporting purposes.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gearmike Posted November 8, 2006 Members Share Posted November 8, 2006 Jeff, Most Sennheiser stuff used in broadcast starts around $1500 /ch and runs up to $5k /ch. Lectrosonics is what you see the most and they start around $1.5k /ch... Sony is up in the $1.25 /ch to start... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fantasticsound Posted November 8, 2006 Members Share Posted November 8, 2006 According to Answers.com (not the most reliable source, I'll admit..) and relative to shoplifting: In some jurisdictions within the United States, certain egregious instances of shoplifting involving large dollar amounts of merchandise and/or a high degree of criminal sophistication may be prosecuted and punished as burglary or otherwise as a felony. The dollar amount to constitute felony shoplifting can range from be quite low such as $100 in Vermont, to quite high such as $2,500 in Wisconsin. In some states a high dollar amount can constitute a higher felony, a prime example being Arizona where a shoplifting incident greater than $2,000 constitutes a class five felony. Indiana is the only state in the country where an act of shoplifting is considered a felony regardless of dollar value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jeff da Weasel Posted November 8, 2006 Members Share Posted November 8, 2006 Originally posted by fantasticsound The dollar amount to constitute felony shoplifting can range from be quite low such as $100 in Vermont, to quite high such as $2,500 in Wisconsin. Wow, as low as $100. Remind not to rip anyone off in Vermont! - Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fantasticsound Posted November 9, 2006 Members Share Posted November 9, 2006 No kidding. Just think, you make a stupid mistake and have a felony arrest record following you wherever you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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