If you get caught with a hundred kilos of cocaine, you deserve a long prison sentence. Even if you believe drugs should be decriminalized, common sense says you shouldn’t have enough drugs to make cartels blush.
Unfortunately, that’s not why most people get into legal trouble. They usually do something that can be avoided, which will set their life on a different course. Let’s look at some basic things you shouldn’t do.
1. Scamming Automatic Checkouts
Supermarkets have found an ingenious way to avoid hiring too many checkout assistants. You’ll notice little machines that let you do everything automatically everywhere you go. It’s tempting to cheat the system if you’re struggling.
If charged with theft or fraud, it could destroy your life in many ways. Resist the temptation to put a few items into your bag without scanning them. Not only will you get into trouble if caught, but it’s really embarrassing.
2. Getting Impatient When Driving
Refusal to provide a sample during a traffic stop means you’ll get into trouble. The easiest way to get into legal problems while driving is by pressing down on the pedal a little too hard. I bet you do it by accident all the time.
It’s also easy to go too fast when you begin to get impatient, especially if you’re running late for an engagement. Thankfully, it’s unlikely you’ll get into real trouble if you’re only a few kph over the speed limit.
3. Throwing A Punch In Anger
You never know how you’ll react in certain situations once you throw alcohol into the mix. If you’re still young, you probably go out at weekends with your friends. Maybe you visit restaurants with your wife on Saturday nights.
If someone completely disrespects your wife, you could punch them in the face without thinking about it. Even though you don’t think protecting your partner is wrong, you could kill or seriously hurt the other party.
4. Buying Drugs For Your Friends
Do you buy drugs on the weekend when you’re going to hang out with friends? If you get caught by an undercover cop, it could have a huge impact on your life, which is a shame because you’re not hurting anyone else.
If you get caught supplying your friends with drugs, you’ll get into even more trouble. It’s why everyone should stay away from anything that’s not legal where they live. You’re less likely to get into trouble if someone else buys it.
5. Stealing From Large Companies
Some people don’t feel guilty about stealing from large companies, like banking and insurance institutions. It’s easy to see why you don’t feel any guilt considering those types of companies steal from customers all the time.
You will still get into trouble carrying out an insurance scam no matter how badly they treat their customers. It’s best to ignore the harm they cause to the world so you don’t end up with a criminal record.
It’s Easy To Avoid Legal Troubles
If you don’t do anything silly, you can live an entire lifetime without getting into trouble. You risk being caught every time you break the law.