[News] Men Plead Not Guilty To Yorkie Dognapping - YorkieTalk.com Forums

blackwidow · 04-15-2007, 04:16 PM

(CBS) LOS ANGELES Two men pleaded not guilty Wednesday in Los Angeles to felony charges of stealing four purebred Yorkshire terriers at gunpoint during a home invasion robbery in March.

23-year-old Troy Cabral and 19-year-old Ryan Jason Betton surrendered last month after a videotape of the robbery aired on local television. Police later recovered the pups and one adult dog and reunited them with their owners.

Both men remain free on 100-thousand dollars bail that had already been posted on their behalf.

Prosecutors asked for a bail increase. But Superior Court Commissioner Catherine Pratt noted the bail posted was a "significant amount" and that the two young men have "significant community ties."

The two men, both from Los Angeles, allegedly posed as prospective buyers on February 23rd and made an appointment to see the puppies, on sale for 25-hundred dollars each.

When a family member opened the door, a robber pulled a gun and ordered the family of four to lie on the living room floor.

http://cbs2.com/topstories/local_story_094175735.html

YorkyMommy · 04-15-2007, 07:57 PM

I am sooooo glad that the mother and pups were reunited finally with the family. That story sent chills down my spine.

sexiixtc · 04-15-2007, 08:07 PM

yay!!!

I'm glad they turned themselves in.. and the owners were reunited with their pet and the puppies
but who are they to plead not guilty?! they know they were on video, right?!!!

ChiliPepper · 04-15-2007, 08:11 PM

Not guilty...good luck with that

LauraMichelle · 04-18-2007, 08:02 AM

There are advantages to owning a gun as well.

In the event we were ever robbed (knock on wood and God forbid) whoever was stupid enough to come to our home wouldn't be leaving on their own. We've both taken safety courses and target shoot for fun, I'm a good shot, but the man of the house is dead on. Add our babies to the mix and I know for a fact they wouldn't make it back out the door with out a limp or a paramedic.

windsor'smom · 04-18-2007, 08:25 AM

I was just thinking about that robbery yesterday. So glad they've been found and the babies and mom returned.

xxmxaxrxyxx · 04-18-2007, 08:37 AM

i wonder on what legal grounds would make the robbers think they can get away with it...to plead not guilty...hmm...this is going to be an interesting case..

Princessyorkies · 04-18-2007, 08:41 AM

I am glad the men were caught and I certainly hope they get more than a slap on the hand for this.
I took a conceal carry class and am now legal to carry a gun, so in the event something like this would ever happen to me at least I would have the option if need be to shoot.

LauraMichelle · 04-18-2007, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Princessyorkies

I am glad the men were caught and I certainly hope they get more than a slap on the hand for this.
I took a conceal carry class and am now legal to carry a gun, so in the event something like this would ever happen to me at least I would have the option if need be to shoot.

I personally haven't done the conceal class, but my finance has. In the state of Oklahoma if someone pulls a gun (equal force) legally you are within your rights to shoot them, C.C. permit or not. They also just passed a law that makes it legal to defend yourself if you feel you life is in danger, which opens up the spectrum of all weapons. However, I'm sure the legal aspect of this isn't as cut and dry as one would hope it would be.

marcerella02 · 04-18-2007, 10:01 AM

wow i don't think we are allowed to carry guns in canada... i know that just to own one you have a lot of red tape to go through... but i guess if everyone is carrying one in the US... you may as well too

Dan & Corinne · 04-18-2007, 10:41 PM

I want a concealed wepons license but they don't give them to civilians in California...

But we are armed and I feel really sorry for anyone breaking into our house!

Mz_s3ski_Kitt3n · 04-19-2007, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by xxmxaxrxyxx

i wonder on what legal grounds would make the robbers think they can get away with it...to plead not guilty...hmm...this is going to be an interesting case..

i second this motion !!

pea496 · 04-20-2007, 02:50 PM

If anyone took my little guy, the would return him before the night was through. He is trouble with a capital "T"!!

xxmxaxrxyxx · 04-21-2007, 12:48 AM

Has anyone heard anymore on this case...I am interesting in knowing if they get away with it or not!

Anna Banana · 04-23-2007, 10:52 AM

I would like to know how this case is turning out as well...Not Guilty?

04-15-2007, 04:16 PM	#1
blackwidow Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wellman, Texas (Lubbock) Posts: 156	[News] Men Plead Not Guilty To Yorkie Dognapping (CBS) LOS ANGELES Two men pleaded not guilty Wednesday in Los Angeles to felony charges of stealing four purebred Yorkshire terriers at gunpoint during a home invasion robbery in March. 23-year-old Troy Cabral and 19-year-old Ryan Jason Betton surrendered last month after a videotape of the robbery aired on local television. Police later recovered the pups and one adult dog and reunited them with their owners. Both men remain free on 100-thousand dollars bail that had already been posted on their behalf. Prosecutors asked for a bail increase. But Superior Court Commissioner Catherine Pratt noted the bail posted was a "significant amount" and that the two young men have "significant community ties." The two men, both from Los Angeles, allegedly posed as prospective buyers on February 23rd and made an appointment to see the puppies, on sale for 25-hundred dollars each. When a family member opened the door, a robber pulled a gun and ordered the family of four to lie on the living room floor. http://cbs2.com/topstories/local_story_094175735.html __________________ ~~ Chewbacca's Mommy ~~

04-15-2007, 07:57 PM	#2
YorkyMommy Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Akron, Ohio Posts: 337	I am sooooo glad that the mother and pups were reunited finally with the family. That story sent chills down my spine. __________________ Tracy and my S "If a dog will not come to you after having looked you in the face, you should go home and examine your conscience."- Woodrow Wilson

04-15-2007, 08:07 PM	#3
sexiixtc Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,145	yay!!! I'm glad they turned themselves in.. and the owners were reunited with their pet and the puppies but who are they to plead not guilty?! they know they were on video, right?!!! __________________ Edith and my two Princesses Kayah and Evie Proud Member of "The Pink Club" Last edited by sexiixtc; 04-15-2007 at 08:08 PM.

04-18-2007, 08:25 AM	#6
windsor'smom Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 554	I was just thinking about that robbery yesterday. So glad they've been found and the babies and mom returned. __________________ NOBODY CAN FULLY UNDERSTAND THE MEANING OF LOVE UNLESS THEY'RE OWNED BY A DOG

04-18-2007, 08:37 AM	#7
xxmxaxrxyxx Missing Yoshi Everyday! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 15,110 Blog Entries: 3	i wonder on what legal grounds would make the robbers think they can get away with it...to plead not guilty...hmm...this is going to be an interesting case.. __________________ Yoshi Mei Ling Ting Ting Ting Ki Sun Hye Yukio Kioshi

04-15-2007, 08:11 PM	#4
ChiliPepper Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 495	Not guilty...good luck with that

04-18-2007, 08:02 AM	#5
LauraMichelle Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 171	There are advantages to owning a gun as well. In the event we were ever robbed (knock on wood and God forbid) whoever was stupid enough to come to our home wouldn't be leaving on their own. We've both taken safety courses and target shoot for fun, I'm a good shot, but the man of the house is dead on. Add our babies to the mix and I know for a fact they wouldn't make it back out the door with out a limp or a paramedic.

04-18-2007, 08:41 AM	#8
Princessyorkies Owned by my Furbabies Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,482	I am glad the men were caught and I certainly hope they get more than a slap on the hand for this. I took a conceal carry class and am now legal to carry a gun, so in the event something like this would ever happen to me at least I would have the option if need be to shoot.

04-18-2007, 10:01 AM	#10
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	wow i don't think we are allowed to carry guns in canada... i know that just to own one you have a lot of red tape to go through... but i guess if everyone is carrying one in the US... you may as well too __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon

04-18-2007, 10:41 PM	#11
Dan & Corinne Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 4,387	I want a concealed wepons license but they don't give them to civilians in California... But we are armed and I feel really sorry for anyone breaking into our house! __________________ Jazzie Jolie Jen & I'm Corinne Loving Memory of Jewel 4/28/2003~4/18/2006

04-20-2007, 02:50 PM	#13
pea496 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,511	If anyone took my little guy, the would return him before the night was through. He is trouble with a capital "T"!! __________________ Conner - my best buddy

04-21-2007, 12:48 AM	#14
xxmxaxrxyxx Missing Yoshi Everyday! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 15,110 Blog Entries: 3	Has anyone heard anymore on this case...I am interesting in knowing if they get away with it or not! __________________ Yoshi Mei Ling Ting Ting Ting Ki Sun Hye Yukio Kioshi

04-23-2007, 10:52 AM	#15
Anna Banana YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 3,025	I would like to know how this case is turning out as well...Not Guilty? __________________ Anna and Wobie