I was reading a short article this morning in “Critter News” of a man who pleaded guilty to operating irrigation diversions in two locations without proper permitting and screenings and as a result, trapped two “threatened” species of fish. A judge sentenced him to two year probation and fined him $625.00.
In addition, according to the article:
U.S. Magistrate Judge Ronald E. Bush also ordered as a condition of probation that Demorest hold no management position at Diamond D Ranch, and serve 50 hours of community service at a fish hatchery.
I am to understand that the Diamond D Ranch is where Demorest was employed and illegally trapped the fish. Does a judge, or should a judge, have the authority within the Constitution to dictate as part of a man’s punishment, what position he can hold in a private sector job? Isn’t that up to the man’s employer?
Tom Remington
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