Any attorneys on here ??? PM ME !

[huntnphool]

Really sad that holding a fish out of water has a penalty that could include 1/4 of a year in jail.  Meanwhile, tweekers and burglars roam the streets with their 2 years probation as a 'tough sentence'.

There is obviously more to this than holding a fish out of the water for a photo!

[Holg3107]

 

[bearpaw]

Really sad that holding a fish out of water has a penalty that could include 1/4 of a year in jail.  Meanwhile, tweekers and burglars roam the streets with their 2 years probation as a 'tough sentence'.

   I understand protecting the steelhead, but it seems very excessive for a first offense by a kid, if their was a history of the same offense I could see after 3 times you pay big time. I doubt the kid even knew that it was illegal or he wouldn't have facebooked it. This is a good example of unrealistic laws.

[Smossy]

For all this crap, you guys better have eaten it at-least.

[jackelope]

Really sad that holding a fish out of water has a penalty that could include 1/4 of a year in jail.  Meanwhile, tweekers and burglars roam the streets with their 2 years probation as a 'tough sentence'.

There is obviously more to this than holding a fish out of the water for a photo!

 

[snowpack]

Really sad that holding a fish out of water has a penalty that could include 1/4 of a year in jail.  Meanwhile, tweekers and burglars roam the streets with their 2 years probation as a 'tough sentence'.

There is obviously more to this than holding a fish out of the water for a photo!

 

My comment isn't just directed at this specific case, but also at the WAC and the penalties under the RCWs.  Again, we are at a point in society when it is possible/acceptable to be jailed for 90 days for holding a fish out of the water.

[Elkaholic daWg]

Really sad that holding a fish out of water has a penalty that could include 1/4 of a year in jail.  Meanwhile, tweekers and burglars roam the streets with their 2 years probation as a 'tough sentence'.

There is obviously more to this than holding a fish out of the water for a photo!

 

My comment isn't just directed at this specific case, but also at the WAC and the penalties under the RCWs.  Again, we are at a point in society when it is possible/acceptable to be jailed for 90 days for holding a fish out of the water.

Unbelievable isn't it?

[JLS]

Not all this crap again

If my kid was in trouble with the law, I don't think I would solicit an attorney off the internet.

[snowpack]

Unbelievable isn't it?

And not to thread drift too much, but there's a case in Florida where a guy released some helium balloons on Valentine's Day for his girlfriend and is being charged with a felony and could face up to five years, due to some environmental laws.

[JLS]

Really sad that holding a fish out of water has a penalty that could include 1/4 of a year in jail.  Meanwhile, tweekers and burglars roam the streets with their 2 years probation as a 'tough sentence'.

   I understand protecting the steelhead, but it seems very excessive for a first offense by a kid, if their was a history of the same offense I could see after 3 times you pay big time. I doubt the kid even knew that it was illegal or he wouldn't have facebooked it. This is a good example of unrealistic laws.

All the judge was doing was advising of the maximum penalty that could be faced.  Makes no difference age, how many offenses, existing knowledge, etc.

A misdemeanor is a misdemeanor and the penalty range is the same for all.

[Special T]

I believe that the 90 days 1k fine is the standard MAXIMUM penalty for a misdemeanor.     They don't want anyone in jail that they don't have to put there. BTW the only thing the Skagit jail is currently taking are felons, DUI or Underinfluence druggies... It is quite likely that a $2-300 tax will be imposed on your kid.

FYI it seems that you fall into a special place with law enforcement. I have known a few people that have suffered what you are going through. As long as you make waves and call attention to yourself they will pay extra attention to you and your family. Not saying its right, but if you don't want extra drama don't make any additional drama. 

[jackelope]

FYI it seems that you fall into a special place with law enforcement. I have known a few people that have suffered what you are going through. As long as you make waves and call attention to yourself they will pay extra attention to you and your family. Not saying its right, but if you don't want extra drama don't make any additional drama. 

Most logical post in this thread.

[rtspring]

FYI it seems that you fall into a special place with law enforcement. I have known a few people that have suffered what you are going through. As long as you make waves and call attention to yourself they will pay extra attention to you and your family. Not saying its right, but if you don't want extra drama don't make any additional drama. 

Most logical post in this thread.

I beg to differ! To many people back down when pushed into a corner!  I commend you for standing up for what you believe in. 

[BOWHUNTER45]

Really sad that holding a fish out of water has a penalty that could include 1/4 of a year in jail.  Meanwhile, tweekers and burglars roam the streets with their 2 years probation as a 'tough sentence'.

There is obviously more to this than holding a fish out of the water for a photo!

 

I am pretty tired of hearing this crap ..maybe you 2 might want to come over here on the 23rd and go to court with me and ted so you can come back here and let everyone BH45 is not full of sheet ...hell I will even give you gas money  I can post at least 3 pictures of people who work for the dept ..HOLDING WILD STEELHEAD OUT OF THE WATER DOWN SOUTH ...Does this make it right to make a law and because your working for the dept makes it o.k for you to hold steelhead out of the water and then mention you caught it on a plug ! WTH I am not buying there BS !!!!!!!!!

[hughjorgan]

FYI it seems that you fall into a special place with law enforcement. I have known a few people that have suffered what you are going through. As long as you make waves and call attention to yourself they will pay extra attention to you and your family. Not saying its right, but if you don't want extra drama don't make any additional drama. 

Most logical post in this thread.

I beg to differ! To many people back down when pushed into a corner!  I commend you for standing up for what you believe in.

Worked really well for you didn't RT.

You guys are just adding insult to injury by publicizing your cases on a forum like this.

The WDFW is