I'm voting for laxatives or ipecac and wouldn't mind a day in front of a judge explaining why

Yah, two rights don't make a wrong but obviously the son is afraid he may lose his job and rightfully so. Chances of the boss taking it any further are next to nil but like I said, I'd take the gamble. Tit for tat.
For those of you who disagree you probably don't think it's okay to shoot a home intruder either right?

Damn, you come into my house unannounced, unwelcomed, and attempting to steal from me or hurt my family, ...you get what you deserve.