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{{Quote|CALL FUCKING DISPATCH!|author=Daniel}}
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[[File:DanJailCollage.png|thumb|A compilation of (most) of Daniel's mugshots. ]]
[[File:DanJailCollage.png|thumb|A compilation of (most) of Daniel's mugshots. ]]
'''Laws''' are a set of rules established by a society, typically to protect its members and ensure the orderly function of society. For, [[Daniel Larson|Daniel]], however, laws serve as a deterrent in his career as a [[Music Career|singer-songwriter]] and aspirations of marrying [[Grace VanderWaal]]. As one can guess, he has been in trouble with the law on several occasions, racking up an incredible amount of charges and visits to jail.
'''Laws''' are a set of rules established by a society, typically to ensure its orderly function and to protect the members that live within it. For, [[Daniel Larson|Daniel]], however, laws serve as a deterrent in his career as a [[Music Career|singer-songwriter]] and aspirations of marrying [[Grace VanderWaal]]. As one can guess, he has been in trouble with the law on several occasions, racking up an incredible amount of charges and visits to jail.


As of 2025, Daniel has been to jail a whopping number of '''7''' times, four for being a [[Jail Arc|fugitive of justice]] after repeatedly not attending court, two for assault, one of which being to [[November 6th Arrest|his own mother]], and one time on federal charges, specifically making terroristic threats against the government.  
As of present, Daniel has been to jail a whopping number of '''7''' times, four for being a [[Jail Arc|fugitive of justice]] after repeatedly not attending court, two for assault, one of which being to [[November 6th Arrest|his own mother]], and one time on federal charges, specifically making terroristic threats against the government.  


Daniel has found himself with charges for destruction of private property, petty theft, trespassing, criminal mischief, and so on. Despite this, Daniel has hardly faced any incarceration despite these crimes, and when he has, his stays behind bars are typically brief.
Daniel has found himself with charges for destruction of private property, petty theft, trespassing, criminal mischief, and so on. Despite this, Daniel has [[Plot Armor|hardly faced any incarceration]] despite these crimes, and when he has, his stays behind bars are typically brief.


[[Colorado Springs|Colorado]], where Daniel has resided for most of his life, has several laws meant to imprison repeat offenders – which often times means that if an individual is brought in a third time for a felony or misdemeanor, the sentence if found guilty is more severe than than the last (in some states, the sentence is life in prison). But, seeing as Daniel has almost always gotten away with a slap on the wrist, it is very unlikely that he will be staying in jail, much less prison. Due to the negligence of the police, several businesses have been defrauded by Daniel.  
[[Colorado Springs|Colorado]], where Daniel has resided for most of his life, has several laws meant to imprison repeat offenders – which often times means that if an individual is brought in a third time for a felony or misdemeanor, the sentence if found guilty is more severe than than the last (in some states, the sentence is life in prison). But, seeing as Daniel has almost always gotten away with a slap on the wrist, it is very unlikely that he will be staying in jail, much less prison. Due to the negligence of the police, several businesses have been defrauded by Daniel.  


Daniel's plot armor with the law seemed to finally shatter on [[April 30th Arrest|April 30, 2024]], when he was arrested while at a probation meeting in Boulder, Colorado. Afterwards, [[Second Jail Arc|he was charged with seven counts of making threats]], and is at risk of spending up to 65 years in federal prison if found guilty on all charges. Ever since his arrest, he has been in the federal prison system. He was institutionalized at MCFP Springfield to restore competency for trial on December 27, 2024, and remains there as of this very day.  
Daniel's plot armor with the law seemed to finally shatter on [[April 30th Arrest|April 30, 2024]], when he was arrested while at a probation meeting in Boulder, Colorado. Afterwards, [[Second Jail Arc|he was charged with seven counts of making threats]], and has been incarcerated ever since. While the [[Second Jail Arc#Plea Agreement and Hearing|plea deal]] he took ensures he will not be institutionalized indefinitely, it also means he will not be running wild like he was for the previous four years leading up to his arrest.  


== Understanding of the Law ==
== Understanding of the Law ==
As with many other things, Daniel has a very limited understanding of the law and how it's enforced. Daniel legitimately believes trolling is illegal, and regularly threatens unspecified legal actions against people who say mean things about him online, expose him for [[Pedophilia|pedophilic behavior]], or [[List of places that have banned Daniel|employees who remove or ban him from establishments.]]  
As with many other things, Daniel has a very limited understanding of the law and how it is enforced. Daniel legitimately believes trolling is illegal, and regularly threatens unspecified legal actions against people who say mean things about him online, expose him for [[Pedophilia|pedophilic behavior]], or [[List of places that have banned Daniel|employees who remove or ban him from establishments.]]  


Daniel himself is prone to making violent threats, such as threatening to kill [[Bob Proctor]] on several occasions and even [[Daniel MacDougall]], as well as threatening to blow up with White House<ref>[[Dog Arc]]</ref> which are, of course, illegal to make. Daniel is also prone to calling the police for ridiculous reasons, such as when he (albeit, allegedly) screamed that he had a bomb to a 911 operator after [[Music]] was taken from him, as well as demanding police officers to [[Call Fucking Dispatch|"CALL FUCKING DISPATCH!"]] in response to him being trolled online. Interestingly, Daniel seems to have a rather skewed view of the idea of "self-defense". During several fights with [[Bob]] or [[Bodega Incident|others]], he is often the one to start altercations opposed to protecting himself whenever they happen.  
Daniel himself is prone to making violent threats, such as threatening to kill [[Bob Proctor]] on several occasions and even [[Daniel MacDougall]], as well as threatening to blow up with White House<ref>[[Dog Arc]]</ref> which are, of course, illegal to make. Daniel is also prone to calling the police for ridiculous reasons, such as when he (albeit, allegedly) screamed that he had a bomb to a 911 operator after [[Music]] was taken from him, as well as demanding police officers to [[Call Fucking Dispatch|"CALL FUCKING DISPATCH!"]] in response to him being trolled online. Interestingly, Daniel seems to have a rather skewed view of the idea of "self-defense". During several fights with [[Bob]] or [[Bodega Incident|others]], he is often the one to start altercations opposed to protecting himself whenever they happen.  


To Daniel, laws only apply to trolls and those who he dislikes, and never himself.   
To Daniel, laws only apply to trolls and those who he dislikes, and never to himself.   


== Timeline ==
== Timeline ==
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=== 2020 ===
=== 2020 ===
In November 2020, Daniel was reported to the FBI following the discovery and leaking of his [[Pinterest|Pinterest account]]. His Pinterest account contained several saved pictures of children, as well as a map of the age of consent in the United States. Several TikTok users, most notably [[The Delegation Podcast]], were under the assumption that Daniel was under the possession of illegal images of minors, which resulted in him being reported to the FBI as a result.<ref>[[Classic Era]]</ref> These reports sparked the first [[The Dark Ages|Dark Age,]] where Daniel left the internet for 3 1/2 months, coming back to TikTok in March 2021.  
In November 2020, Daniel was reported to the FBI following the discovery and leaking of his [[Pinterest|Pinterest account]]. His Pinterest account contained several saved pictures of children, as well as a map of the age of consent in the United States. Several TikTok users, most notably [[The Delegation Podcast]], were under the assumption that Daniel was under the possession of illegal images of minors, which resulted in him being reported to the FBI as a result.<ref>[[Classic Era]]</ref> These reports sparked the first [[The Dark Ages|Dark Age,]] where Daniel left the internet for 3 1/2 months, coming back to TikTok in March 2021.  


While it is unclear what truly happened, or what the legal proceedings were, Daniel claimed on several occasions that he was being investigated by the FBI, and due to this, was unable to show his face until further notice, and at a later date, claimed he was "cleared."
While it is unclear what truly happened, or what the legal proceedings were, Daniel claimed on several occasions that he was being investigated by the FBI, and due to this, was unable to show his face until further notice, and at a later date, claimed he was "cleared."
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==== Criminal Mischief ====
==== Criminal Mischief ====
On June 9, 2022, a criminal mischief case was opened against Daniel. This led to Daniel going on multiple tirades about his case manager, Andrew. After failing to appear once, the warrant was executed when he was arrested during his [[Homeless Arc#Not the End|October 16th tantrum]]. Daniel was appointed a public defender on October 25, 2022 with his "plea and setting hearing" on November 28.<gallery>
On June 9, 2022, a criminal mischief case was opened against Daniel. This led to Daniel going on multiple tirades about his case manager, Andrew. After failing to appear once, the warrant was executed when he was arrested during the [[October 16th Incident]]. Daniel was appointed a public defender on October 25, 2022 with his "plea and setting hearing" on November 28.<gallery>
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On September 14, 2023, Daniel announced he would be appearing in court the following day in a YouTube short and several community posts.<ref>https://archive.org/details/i-have-court-tomorrow</ref> This was an arraignment for two misdemeanors at the Jefferson County Court in Golden, Colorado to which he turned up late. It is uncertain what exactly the charges were but he claimed that the maximum sentence was two years in jail. Daniel would plead not guilty, likely to buy him some time and hope for a good plea bargain. His next appearance in court would be set as October 31, 2023, for a pre-trial conference.
On September 14, 2023, Daniel announced he would be appearing in court the following day in a YouTube short and several community posts.<ref>https://archive.org/details/i-have-court-tomorrow</ref> This was an arraignment for two misdemeanors at the Jefferson County Court in Golden, Colorado to which he turned up late. It is uncertain what exactly the charges were but he claimed that the maximum sentence was two years in jail. Daniel would plead not guilty, likely to buy him some time and hope for a good plea bargain. His next appearance in court would be set as October 31, 2023, for a pre-trial conference.


After the arraignment, Daniel was again interviewed by Dylan. Daniel was asked several questions regarding Grace Vanderwaal, the trolls, leaked nudes and dating sites. In another video, Dylan also presented Daniel with some texts regarding Grace and Phi Kappa Tau. Daniel appeared troubled by these texts and proceeded to ask permission to take a photo of Dylan's phone. He soon after posted the image to YouTube through several community posts. There would later be a pre court interview uploaded by Dylan's friend, baristamuffin64.<ref>https://archive.org/details/daniel-larson-pre-court-interview</ref>
After the arraignment, Daniel was again interviewed by Dylan. Daniel was asked several questions regarding Grace VanderWaal, the trolls, leaked nude photos and dating sites. In another video, Dylan also presented Daniel with some texts regarding Grace and Phi Kappa Tau. Daniel appeared troubled by these texts and proceeded to ask permission to take a photo of Dylan's phone. He soon after posted the image to YouTube through several community posts. There would later be a pre court interview uploaded by Dylan's friend, baristamuffin64.<ref>https://archive.org/details/daniel-larson-pre-court-interview</ref>


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==== [[April 30th Arrest]] ====
==== [[April 30th Arrest]] ====
Daniel was arrested for a federal warrant on all the threats he made from various meltdowns, all of which were investigated by [[Daniel MacDougall]] starting in the summer of 2023. At the time of his arrest, he was booked into the Jefferson County Detention Facility, and was ineligible for bail, possibly indicating felony charges. As the charges were more severe than any other charges he had, this commenced the [[Second Jail Arc]]. The charges were revealed later and he was transferred to FCI Englewood the next month, where he was found incompetent to stand trial. It was revealed that he was charged with seven counts of uttering threats. He was transferred out of FCI Englewood on December 10, 2024 to two facilities in Oklahoma and on December 27, 2024, was transferred to MCFP Springfield received multiple mental health evaluations and competency restorations. He was found incompetent each time, and was transferred back to FCI Englewood on January 16, 2026.  
Daniel was arrested for a federal warrant on all the threats he made from various meltdowns, all of which were investigated by [[Daniel MacDougall]] starting in the summer of 2023. At the time of his arrest, he was booked into the Jefferson County Detention Facility, and was ineligible for bail, possibly indicating felony charges. As the charges were more severe than any other charges he had, this commenced the [[Second Jail Arc]]. The charges were revealed later and he was transferred to FCI Englewood the next month, where he was found incompetent to stand trial. It was revealed that he was charged with seven counts of uttering threats. He was transferred out of FCI Englewood on December 10, 2024 to two facilities in Oklahoma and on December 27, 2024, was transferred to MCFP Springfield received multiple mental health evaluations and competency restorations. He was found incompetent each time, and was transferred back to FCI Englewood on January 16, 2026. Later, he took a plea deal with the government in March 2026 and pleaded guilty in April 2026 to the charge which detailed him threatening MacDougall, earning him a probable sentence of 27-33 months in prison, a $10,000 - $95,000 fine, and 1 to 3 years of supervised release. On July 22nd, 2026, Daniel was released from prison.
 
This arc is much longer than his previous incarcerations or arcs, spanning almost two years.  


== References ==
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