By: Attorney Frederick S. Jones
Contributing Writer
This is a true story but the names have been changed to protect the innocent.
Jackie and Joann are sisters. Jackie is the eldest at 22 years of age and Joann is 18. Jackie had been in the United States Military for 6 years and was due for discharge in two weeks. Jackie wrote her sister to advise her of her upcoming separation from the Service. The substance of her letter is as follows: “Hey Sis, I just wanted to let you know that I will be getting out of the Army in two weeks, and when I do we will paint the town any color you wish.” So when I get home be ready to let your hair down and party like old times.
Two weeks later Jackie arrives home and is greeted at the door, by her younger sister. Joann, says Jackie, “Hey baby great to see you again. Just give me time to transform into a goddess and we are out of here. Twenty minutes later both girls are in Joann’s vehicle, headed for club Foxtrappe. Both ladies start to reminiscence about the time they have been apart. As they proceed towards the club, Jackie spots a bank and asks Joann to stop. She explains that she just wants to run in and get cash from her debit card. Joann obliges, parks in the lot and waits for her sister. Jackie leaves the vehicle, and heads towards the bank, leaving her sister in the vehicle. As Jackie leaves the bank, both girls smile at each other in anticipation of the fun they will have at the club.
After leaving the vehicle, Jackie robs the bank, takes the money she wants, and herds all occupants into a small room prior to leaving. Joann sees her sister coming from the bank and restarts the car while smiling at her sister. Just as suddenly, the two women head for club Foxtrappe for a night of fun. Both ladies eat, drink, socialize and dance the night away until the early hours of the morning without further incident. The next morning there was a knock at Joann’s door. It was the police wanting to speak to Joann and her sister.
Conclusion
Both sisters are going to jail. The store video shows Joann sitting in the car and Jackie leaving the store and getting into the car. Joanna will be viewed as the lookout person. Even your own family can lead you down the wrong path.
