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 Re: I got my first ticket yesterday
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12/02/19 05:40 PM
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Okay, so I just wanted to update this thread so if anyone else ever wonders what a Speckled Trout is worth. Instead of taking off of work and going to court I just paid the fine, which was $177 If I recall correctly. About a month later I get a letter in the mail from TPWD letting me know that Civil Restitution fees are $76.87. And if I wish to pay within 30 days of the letter (how nice of them), then it will be $61.50. Just in case anybody wanted to know what a Speck is worth to the state of Texas. So bottom line approaching $300 in total fines
Last edited by usernameJJ; 12/02/19 08:06 PM. Reason: wrong amount
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Re: I got my first ticket yesterday
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12/02/19 07:22 PM
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Jerry713
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Okay, so I just wanted to update this thread so if anyone else ever wonders what a Speckled Trout is worth. Instead of taking off of work and going to court I just paid the fine, which was $88 If I recall correctly. About a month later I get a letter in the mail from TPWD letting me know that Civil Restitution fees are $76.87. And if I wish to pay within 30 days of the letter (how nice of them), then it will be $61.50. Just in case anybody wanted to know what a Speck is worth to the state of Texas 
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Re: I got my first ticket yesterday
[Re: usernameJJ]
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12/02/19 07:26 PM
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Did the fish die? If it was still alive on the stringer when the GW checked, and you were able to release it then I would argue that the civil restitution does not apply.
I've heard some horror stories about civil restitution fines to deer poachers. Basically they look at the prices a high fence outfitter may charge and use that as a basis of the fine. A big buck may end up costing $20K.
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Re: I got my first ticket yesterday
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12/02/19 08:08 PM
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usernameJJ
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Civil restitution is a BS deal. It is a way for the state to bilk you of extra money above and beyond the actual penalties. I tend to agree with you
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