I am sure it will come as no surprise that under the influence of drugs and alcohol poor decisions can be made. Take the case of 19-year-old Zachary Dunlop.

The Nebraska teenager who broke into a house in Fremont while he was awaiting sentencing for a burglary was sentenced to prison.

Judge Geoffrey Hall sentenced Dunlop to 1 to 3 years for burglary, a Class III felony. The sentence will run concurrent with Dunlop's sentence in Douglas County.

Dunlop was arrested after he was found going through a purse at a home where a husband and wife were sleeping.

History of Theft

Dunlop was first convicted of burglary back in 2002, at the age of 11! He also Committed another burglary after bonding out of jail. His attorney, said his client made bad choices because of drugs and alcohol.

The judge admitted he was taking a chance by letting Dunlop serve his sentences at the same time, but warned Dunlop to change his ways when he returns to Fremont. He threatened the 19-year-old with an extremely long prison sentence if he continues to be on the wrong side of the law.

A good online theft class as well as an alcohol awareness class would be a step in the right direction.