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Pete Thomas, L.A. Times
12/6/02
The poaching case involving Jon Michael Hand of Downey, arrested last spring for the illegal sale of 1,194 sport-caught lobsters, was settled this week. Hand, who sold the crustaceans in the parking lot of a Southland hospital, pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful take and possession and one count of unlawful sale of sport-caught fish.
He was fined $5,435 and ordered to pay $18,000 as restitution to the state to cover costs of a lengthy Department of Fish and Game surveillance effort leading to the arrest.
Hand also was put on probation for three years, meaning he cannot fish or be in the presence of anyone fishing during that period. The DFG is hoping such substantial penalties will serve as a deterrent to others.
12/6/02
The poaching case involving Jon Michael Hand of Downey, arrested last spring for the illegal sale of 1,194 sport-caught lobsters, was settled this week. Hand, who sold the crustaceans in the parking lot of a Southland hospital, pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful take and possession and one count of unlawful sale of sport-caught fish.
He was fined $5,435 and ordered to pay $18,000 as restitution to the state to cover costs of a lengthy Department of Fish and Game surveillance effort leading to the arrest.
Hand also was put on probation for three years, meaning he cannot fish or be in the presence of anyone fishing during that period. The DFG is hoping such substantial penalties will serve as a deterrent to others.
