what should the fine be?

[basshunter]

What do you think the fine should be for being caught with a short? IMO I think it should be steep the lower fines issued just don't seem to be enough of a deterrent.

[jimbob]

I agree, but the judges don't take a hard line on people who break game and fish laws.

[DarkSkies]

I agree, but the judges don't take a hard line on people who break game and fish laws.


Basshunter, here is a fine schedule for the state of NJ:

http://www.judiciary.state.nj.us/mcs...9-04_index.htm (http://www.judiciary.state.nj.us/mcs...9-04_index.htm)


Jimbob is right about the judges. Many times they don't understand the significance of the violation. A member here tells me there is a commercial captain out of PP who has allegedly been caught more than once for being over his limit. I was told each time the judge has allowed him to plead guilty to reduced charges.

I agree that higher penalties might be a deterrent, but I would rather see consistent enforcement, and for the people getting caught more than once to get severe penalties, no plea bargains.