..a middle aged woman who was camping in the backcountry without a permit, who burned some papers, let it burn out, put some water and dirt on it, waited 15 minutes in which no smoke was observed, then left.
Later a forest fire broke out in that area, and everything points to it being from her fire. Fire investigators she'd make a good effort to extinguish fire, that it was an accident.
Upon learning of the fire, she immediately turned herself in, totally cooperated with law enforcement, telling them everything she'd done.
Costs to fight forest fire exceed four million.
The woman has no money, had a job in a different state lined up but had to let it go to stick around for the court proceedings.
She has no criminal history.
She does a lot of volunteer work, volunteered in gulf coast twice helping with hurricane relief, lots of other volunteer work.
2006-10-05 07:21:52 · 9 answers · asked by Joy_Brigade 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Probation with mandatory speaking engagements regarding proper fire safety precautions.
2006-10-05 07:24:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
A large fine. Regardless of whether she thought the fire was out, it wasn't. I would not give her jail time. And if she has no money she should get a job in the state she is in now. I know accidents happen but they are usually caused by careless people.
2006-10-05 14:32:29 · answer #2 · answered by Burford Bigelow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have to give her the minimum sentence in jail she was camping without a permit and burned things.
Good for all of her volunteering, but she still broke the law and started a forrest fire.
2006-10-05 14:27:42 · answer #3 · answered by Jessica H 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'd go with community service and a large fine. She did destroy a forest. Yes, it was an accident, but what will prevent others from saying, "Oh, it was an accident, I'm so sorry." when they deliberately set it?
2006-10-05 14:26:35 · answer #4 · answered by Steph 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd set her free!!!! (if I was a true judge).Forest fires are on due to exploding devices,
not papers, cigarettes etc. Holly Cow !
Ciao.John-John.
2006-10-05 14:53:56 · answer #5 · answered by John-John 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One year probation, and 100 hours of community service.
2006-10-05 14:28:23 · answer #6 · answered by Beau R 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Nothing accidents happen and she tried to prevent a fire.
2006-10-05 14:49:05 · answer #7 · answered by charmz21lucky 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
probation community service and some large fines
2006-10-05 14:38:00 · answer #8 · answered by mrs_womble2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put her on probation; send her to fire safety classes; let her do community work.
2006-10-05 14:27:27 · answer #9 · answered by Pooks 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋