A friend of mine got caught driving without carrying a license and was told to bring in his license to court and they will clear it up without a fine. I got caught fishing without carrying a fishing license (I left mine at home) and i got a ticket for $111.50. Why is it that fishing without carrying a license more severe than driving without a license in hand? Isn't that a little bit excessive? Can i fight it in court and win?
Im in California
2006-10-12 06:12:48 · 9 answers · asked by x700 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I got a yearly fishing license way before the time i got the ticket.
2006-10-12 06:22:28 · update #1
wow thats jacked up you would think driving without a license would be worse i've never heard of anyone crashing a fish lol i don't know if you would win or not. good luck though
2006-10-12 06:16:40 · answer #1 · answered by formerffagirl05 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure you must have a date that the fishing license is valid through printed on the license or a receipt or some other official document that can be used to verify the date you acquired the fishing license. unless it states on the license it self that you must carry it at all times while fishing than you may have a case. I'm not much of a fisherman myself but as long as you have record of owning a license when you where fined than you should definitely bring that up in court.
2006-10-12 13:46:40 · answer #2 · answered by gallito feíto 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ignore what the person stated about most states not requiring drivers to carry their licenses with them when they drive. That is a complete fantasy and I would bet every state in this country requires its drivers to carry their licenses with them when they drive. As for your fishing license fine, I would inspect the ticket to see if you have an opportunity to have a hearing, which you must or your due process rights would be trampled upon. If you have a court date, simply bring your license with you with a copy of your renewal receipt and it is likely your case would be dismissed.
2006-10-12 13:35:15 · answer #3 · answered by Kevin B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do fish licenses in your state have the date issued printed on them? It may just be a deterrent so people don't just not get a license and if they get caught they just go buy one and take that to court and say they forgot it at home. Can you prove you had the license before you got fined? It never hurts to try to fight it.
2006-10-12 13:19:19 · answer #4 · answered by David 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most state motor vehicle laws do not require you have a driver's license in your physical possession, you just have to have one. That's why your friend got off.
Most Game and Fish laws specifically require the license to be in your possession when performing the permitted activity. If that's the case in CA, you're S.O.L. Check into that before you pay, though.
2006-10-12 13:22:33 · answer #5 · answered by open4one 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. There's nothing in law that says fines or treatment for similar offenses have to be fair or comparable. You'll just have to suck it up, or go to court and argue the fine is unfair since you really had a license.
2006-10-12 15:52:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe California values its fish more than it's ppl. That is the stupidest thing I have heard in a long time. But that is how the laws go these days. Fish fines more than driving fines. O.M.G. !!!!
2006-10-12 13:17:06 · answer #7 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fight for it.. hire the best attorney.. pay 1000 dollars.. thats a total of $1111.50.. well at least you have defended your right..
seriously its unfair.... make a move..
2006-10-12 13:17:27 · answer #8 · answered by Ian C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are no mistakes when it comes to either one. Guess you'll learn to keep them with you.
2006-10-12 13:21:58 · answer #9 · answered by kekeke 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋