11-05-2012, 05:04 PM
quote:Unfortunately, transporting the deer was itself not a crime at the time, so they had to be charged under federal law. Also, FWIW, Hauptman's sentence of helicopter flying time to assist in eradication will cost him close to $500,000, much more than any direct fine that could have been imposed.
Originally posted by Carey
that is right, both were convicted of CRIMES...) but only received a slap (500 hours comm service) vs. the MAXIMUM SENTENCE THAT WOULD HAVE INCLUDED JAIL TIME & a hefty fine (that would have ended up costing each of the accused well more than $100k in lost time & fines....)