On June 25, 2008, Richard H. Valens, 44, of Muncie, Ind. gave beer to a one-year-old, claiming he could "handle it" because "he's a champ." His girlfriend tried to stop him, so of course he punched her in the face, took off in her SUV and screamed threats and obsceneties while fleeing the scene. Upon being arrested when he returned a short time later he quipped: "I've been in prison. Send me back, I don't ------- care."
*sigh*
In the real of stupid criminal actions, you couldn't do much worse. Let's take a look at the charges Valens racked up in this little dust-up.
Domestic batteryAuto theftNeglect of a dependentAll three are Class D felonies carrying maximum three-year prison term.
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