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  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd; 2nd Revised edition edition (8 Sep 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1843171716
  • ISBN-13: 978-1843171713
  • Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 11 x 1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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Ever been tempted by a life of crime? As the stories in this hilarious collection illustrate, unless you're a lot smarter than the average law-breaker, it may not be such a good idea. Time and time again would-be felons with supposed master plans have shot themselves in the foot - on occasion quite literally! Whether storming into a bank having forgotten to put eyeholes in the bag they're using as a disguise, or writing their ransom demand on the back of their own parole card, some dumb criminals give crimefighters a far too easy time of it! With over 100 true stories of the funny, bizarre, and sometimes tragic exploits of the world's most hopeless crooks, The World's Stupidest Criminals provides a wealth of insight into the workings (or lack thereof!) of the criminal brain. - A man from Arkansas who was arrested for a series of robberies from vending machines was taken to a preliminary hearing, where his bail was set at USD300. The judge couldn't help but notice that he paid it all in quarters.

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With over 100 true stories of the funny, bizarre and sometimes tragic exploits of the world's most hopeless crooks, THE WORLD'S STUPIDEST CRIMINALS provides a wealth of insight into the workings ( or lack of!) of the criminal brain --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Distance between genius and stupidity is measured by success, 16 Oct 2003
This review is from: The World's Stupidest Criminals (Paperback)
Stupidity and the law may be words frequently juxtaposed together, particularly for those of you who object to buying television licences or have been clocked travelling at thirty one miles per hour in a thirty limit. Nevertheless, there will be some who actually see the necessity for such laws (namely white, middle-aged men working in Whitehall). However, this book illustrates the foolishness of those who deliberately flaunt with the law, and such stupidity in this sense will no doubt be inconceivable to all.

One such example is by one man in America filing an insurance claim for instances of ‘small fires’. Although this may appear to be reasonable behaviour, the twist arrives when you read that such ‘small fires’ were on cigars. Even more bizarrely was that his claim was successful! But before the smokers among you quickly dash down to your insurance office to collect those claim forms, bear in mind that like this man you may later face charges of arson!

Interestingly this book illustrates very few instances of dim-witted criminals from the UK, which either suggests our criminals are very intelligent or there is a problem somewhere else along the line; I will leave you to draw your own conclusions.

Although it is a simple read providing even the most solemn person with twitches of amusement, it could also be used as a physiological guide into the minds of criminal activity. Whether it be analysing the intentions of the overweight individual who decided to expose himself in order to gain entry to a building via the skylight (but then getting stuck), or the person who thought a good getaway would be to join a group of trainee police officers out for a run – this book displays areas of human behaviour that will amaze and confuse normal, rational people.

Whether you are a budding lawyer or just want to be able to have a good laugh at those whose intelligence lies between a goldfish and Homer Simpson, this short collection of cases will lead you either thirsty for more or depressed at the levels to which human stupidity can sink.

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