Originally Posted By: Dagny
Was this a national park?

Did your son appear before the Judge? Did he have the option to? Did he make a statement before the court, in person or in writing? Did he plead innocent or guilty?


It was a National Park about 7 miles from his house and ours. The Ranger figured he would want the bow and arrows back so he made it mandatory that my son appear before a judge (the only way to get the stuff back). He pleaded guilty - the Ranger all but promised he would get a fairly light fine. What burns is that all the cases that morning were National Park cases and of the drugs, damage to park property, and DUI - my son's case and the DUI were tied for the highest fine.

Yes, I know I'm whining. It does make me feel a little better though smile.