Cali. Laptop Thief May Get Life in Prison

Here's a lesson for those of you trying to find love online: watch what kind of access you give them to your home. A state appeals court this week in California upheld a ruling against a man who broke into the apartment of a woman he met through an online dating service. Stolen was her laptop and accessories, which was then pawned off for about USD $250. However, the man made one fatal mistake: he changed the administrator username to his online dating access.

Now, here's where the story gets interesting. Ronnie Henning was already in trouble with the law, and had several felonies on his record, including previous thefts from the objects of his online trysts. In California, there is a law known as "three strikes," which gives repeat offenders stiff sentences for repeat violations. As a result, Henning could face 31 years to life in prison as a result of his crimes.