The guys they catch are pretty stupid. If I was one of them, I would just say "hello, my name is Gary Flemming, and I go around pretending to be a predator so that I can educate young teenagers on the dangers of trying to hook up with strangers on the internet. Apparently, you thought I was an actual predator, but in fairness, you lied to me as well Mr....Hanson was it? Sounds like we are both executing stings for noble reasons. Have a great day." And then Id leave.
If they would just say that, they'd be let go. Idiots.
That's "great" in theory, but in reality they have chat logs and inappropriate items in peoples' vehicles (boxes of condoms, alcohol, etc.) that very clearly prove intent...
I think one guy did try this "defense", though (he might have even brought a letter if I recall correctly)... don't think it turned out too well for him.
I suppose in those cases that would be a bit too much evidence against you in order for that to work.
However, I have one last sure-fire way to avoid getting in trouble. When you show up with a pack of Mike's Hard Lemonade, and they call your name, just say "No, that's not my name". And then when you see Chris Hanson, just say "Oh shit, I thought this was my buddy Benny's house. Me and Benny was just gonna chill out and play some Xbox and drink some Mike's Hard Lemonades. I thought this was the house he said. Guess I was wrong. Laterz!"
And then the police officers who are waiting outside with dicks erect ready to tackle you on the pavement are going to look at your ID card and see your name on the license...
That would mean they gave their real name on in the chat room. I should have added to make sure not to do that.
Who's your buddy Benny? What's his last name? Where does he live? What's his number so we can confirm the story?
Even if you lie or refuse to answer the questions, you're caught and just digging yourself deeper.
My Buddy Benny is this guy I just met online. I don't know where he lives if he doesn't live here where he said he would. I don't have his number because we just met online.
This is seriously such a piece of cake for me.
I'm sure a jury would believe that. You're living in xSquaders world where you think you can get off scott free based on semantics. ---
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