What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas
My husband has been issued a ticket for violating the following statute at a national forest here in TX because he built a lean-to type structure as part of a class he was teaching. They didn't issue a ticket for any other violations (though they pointed out they could have).
Sec 261.10 Occupancy and use.
The following are prohibited a) Constructing, placing, or maintaining any kind of road, trail, structure,fence, enclosure, communication equipment, significant surface disturbance, or other improvement on National Forest System lands or facilities without a special-use authorization,contract, or approved operating plan when such authorization is required.
Here's why I'm freaking out:
Sec 261.1b Penalty.
Any violation of the prohibitions of this part (261) shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500 or imprisonment for not more than six months or both pursuant to title 16 U.S.C., section 551, unless otherwise provided.
I can't find anything about typical fines/punishments based on this type of violation. He was told he will need to apper in US District court in the future and they will determine the punishment. I wouldn't worry as much if the penalty only had a fine associated with it. So- do we need to get a lawyer? Any idea what a typical penalty would be in this kind of case? I'd hate to unneccessarily give my husband the silent treatment for months while this is being resolved.
My husband has been issued a ticket for violating the following statute at a national forest here in TX because he built a lean-to type structure as part of a class he was teaching. They didn't issue a ticket for any other violations (though they pointed out they could have).
Sec 261.10 Occupancy and use.
The following are prohibited a) Constructing, placing, or maintaining any kind of road, trail, structure,fence, enclosure, communication equipment, significant surface disturbance, or other improvement on National Forest System lands or facilities without a special-use authorization,contract, or approved operating plan when such authorization is required.
Here's why I'm freaking out:
Sec 261.1b Penalty.
Any violation of the prohibitions of this part (261) shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500 or imprisonment for not more than six months or both pursuant to title 16 U.S.C., section 551, unless otherwise provided.
I can't find anything about typical fines/punishments based on this type of violation. He was told he will need to apper in US District court in the future and they will determine the punishment. I wouldn't worry as much if the penalty only had a fine associated with it. So- do we need to get a lawyer? Any idea what a typical penalty would be in this kind of case? I'd hate to unneccessarily give my husband the silent treatment for months while this is being resolved.
