Its too bad there wasn't a "sliding scale" wrt repeat offenses. !st one small fine. Second one large fine and/or small bit jail. Third time - seizure. 4th - well throw the book at him...
I doubt that most potential or previous clients even know this has happened.Most trials are essentially two phases, a finding which is Guilt or Innocence, followed by mitigation where a punishment is applied. All we know is what the finding was. We can only speculate as to what arguments were made by his defence attorney, or what personal circumstances played into awarding the fine that they did.
I think we all agree that poaching needs to be stopped and we would like to see more enforcement but without hearing all the circumstances, it's hard to say whether or not the punishment is appropriate. I would thing as a professional guide his reputation would take a beating, his business would take a hit, his credibility amongst his peers is lost, plus he gets fined and likely comes under more scrutiny by DFO and everyone else in the future.
I think you're having trouble understanding my point, we don't know how many past offences he has...if you do enlighten us and explain how you know. As far as I know this is his second. If you think he should essentially be fined 150k for that, you need to get your head a hard shake, or hand off the beer sculpy. Of course I know better, 95% of people know better. But that doesn't mean you take away a truck and boat (essentially a 150+K fine), which was stated here earlier and what I disagree with. He should of gotten a larger sentence, no doubt, but what was stated in regards to his truck and boat is crazy for a second offence and 8 crab over limit. How could you say differently? Lot of keyboard warriors and people on their high horse to request a 150K fine for that offence. Taken away tidal waters license privileges I could see...150K fine essentially is stupid.
So are people wrongfully accusing this guy of multiple offences??
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Bit excessive for 12 extra crab to say take his truck and boat, holy crap. If he had 100 crab then maybe but otherwise simmer down there.
Poor guy, he only poached twice his whole life and both times he got caught. What are the odds?!?!
I saw on facecrack today his ride was podded and repowered with twin G2 200's. Guiding life must be good!
DFO convictions are a federal jurisdictionI did a Court Services Online search (anyone can do this) and this is the only Provincial court result for him.
Perhaps not, but in the age of Social Media I wouldn't count on it.I doubt that most potential or previous clients even know this has happened.
I doubt that most potential or previous clients even know this has happened.