Originally Posted By: Tmack9200
Whats the biggest fine that he can receive if convicted and how do your CT Judges handle these cases, is it a typical plea down and a slap on the hand, or do the courts really try to throw the book at people like this?


Up to $200 per count and up to 60 days in jail per count. That's maximum. This arrest is going to court in Hartford where they may or may not understand the implications of illegal trapping. Last week's arrest is going to court in Bantam where court personnel are very experienced and have a lot of knowledge dealing with hunting, fishing and trapping violations.

I don't try to predict what the court is going to do with any case....I would always be wrong.
Captain Keith Williams
keith.williams@ct.gov
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection
Connecticut State Environmental Conservation Police