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if you are cited for dredging without a dredge permit by Fish & Game Warden, what will be the court fines and will they need an attorney to go to the hearing with?
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Hello and thank you for the opportunity to assist you. There may be a slight delay between your follow ups and my replies as I am typing out my answer. Please remember that this is general information only, not legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is formed.This is in California, correct? A violation such as this is a Misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 and six months in jail. The Defendant should definitely retain counsel, that may be able to work out a plea deal and/or a reduced charge. See here to find an attorney:http://www.calbar.ca.gov/Public/LawyerReferralServicesLRS.aspxI hope this finds you well. Please continue the conversation to keep talking, or rate my answer when we are finished. Kindly rate my answer as one of the top three faces when you are ready – I do not get credit for my time with you if you choose the lower two. I work very hard to formulate an informative answer for you; please reciprocate my good faith. (You may always ask follow ups free after rating.)
yes in califrnia, plumas county. He has never broken the law before, will the judge take that into account. what do you think the cost will be to defend him. I was with him when he was cited, but i was not using the dredge. Will the also get me?
Hello and thank you for your follow up. He has never broken the law before, will the judge take that into account. Yes, of course. But the Defendant would be negotiating with the DA, not the Judge. The DA will take this into account during negotiation. If no agreement is reached and he goes to trial, if he is found guilty, the Judge would consider this in sentencing.what do you think the cost will be to defend himAnywhere from low $2,000s if a plea deal to $10,000 if he wishes to go to trial.I was with him when he was cited, but i was not using the dredge. Will the also get me?Not if you were not charged.I hope this finds you well. Please continue the conversation to keep talking, or rate my answer when we are finished. Kindly rate my answer as one of the top three faces when you are ready – I do not get credit for my time with you if you choose the lower two. I work very hard to formulate an informative answer for you; please reciprocate my good faith. (You may always ask follow ups free after rating.)
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