" the first Romanichal deportations to the US began in the mid seventh century."... Which european nation new of the new world in 600AD? In all seriousness though, before I was released from jail (on a false charge and I'm not a traveler), I was required to give proof of a permanent residense. This is so the man can keep tabs on you, and make sure you don't commit your crime again. People who've 'done time' and no longer have a residence, are supposed to go to a shelter or relitives home. It really appears she tried to put one over on the man and got caught, which does have a way of snowballing. In my expierience once you get yourself in the system it's hard as hell to get out, regardless of you name or lifestyle choices.