Even if you don’t know you did the crime, you might still have to do the time if you do something on this list of the 7 easiest felonies to commit without realizing it.
One of my biggest fears is to commit a crime without knowing I’ve done it and then ending up in jail and having to deal with a sentencing all because I wasn’t aware of the law. That sounds horrifying. I definitely don’t think prison is something that suits me. I can’t handle someone possibly yelling at me, nor could I deal with a thin twin mattress. I have back problems.
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It’s kind of a civic duty to know basic facts about laws so you know what not to do. However, there’s book written about this topic called Three Felonies a Day that talks about how the average American unknowingly breaks at least three federal criminal laws each day. Because of that, everyone should probably read it in order to avoid some of those situations. We’re going to give you a list of a few as a preview to encourage you to read the rest of the book.
An average person will try to follow all the rules because most people want to obey the law, but there are thousands when you combine local, state, and federal laws. It’s hard to keep up with all of them and some are so old that they’re almost irrelevant until you get caught breaking it. If you do end up committing a felony and ending up in jail, maybe do so near one of the 10 Easiest Federal Prisons To Do Time.
To make this list of felonies you commit everyday, we came up with some ideas and gathered inspiration from Quora and Reddit. There’s no particular order here, but all on the list of the 7 easiest felonies to commit without realizing it are nonideal.
7. Uploading illegally downloaded content to cloud services
Although government institutions are constantly trying to shut down torrenting sites, they still exist online. If you look hard enough, you’re sure to find almost any movie, album, game, or program you want, but be warned that it’s not actually legal and the government may be tracking your IP address. Uploading the content is especially a crime, even if you don’t realize that just sharing it with a few people will potentially be your downfall.
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6… Selling weapons to criminals
Selling weapons is pretty much accepted in America, especially at gun trade shows. There is, however, the possibility of selling a weapon to a criminal if you fail to do a correct background check. You could end up in jail if you sell the gun to someone who commits crimes. Now, let’s see what’s next on our list of easiest felonies to commit without realizing it.
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5. Buying a stolen car
If you’re buying a car through a licensed dealer, this won’t be a problem. However, very few people can afford a brand new car, so they buy them used. If you’re not getting enough information, you could make a mistake and buy from the wrong person. Get that CarFax! A criminal might be selling you a stolen car, and then it’s your problem.
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4. Carrying and consuming marijuana in a state that hasn’t legalized it
Marijuana has become legal in several states, but there are still so many that criminalize it. It’s important to pay attention to the state you’re in before you decide you want to light up. You might end up being arrested at the airport and that’s not a fun time, which is why it’s one of the 7 easiest felonies to commit without realizing it.
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3. Someone puts a drug in your bag
Let’s say you’re walking into an airport and you have your carry-on bag and life seems great. A stranger walks by and you don’t notice, but they put a little something in your bag. That little something is a drug, and you’re getting hauled away from the security line. This is not a good situation to be in, so be careful with your stuff so you don’t end up being an accidental drug mule.
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2. Accepting a stranger who is a criminal into your car while they’re committing a crime
Hitchhiking isn’t even a thing anymore, so this might not be too much of an issue, but if you’re the kind of person who’s super nice and into giving someone a ride home, be a little more cautious next time. If you accept a stranger into your car who’s in the middle of committing a crime, you become an accomplice in the eyes of the law.
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1. Having sex with a minor
This is likely the most common felony on our list because people who are caught up in some type of moment don’t really tend to ask for an official form of identification to confirm age. You should probably be a little more thorough and make sure you aren’t sleeping with people too young because it’s illegal and a serious offense.
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That concludes our list of the 7 easiest felonies to commit without realizing it. Be a little more careful out there, everyone, lest you want to go to jail for a little while.
