TWRA likely received $20 tops out of that amount. And, the officer likely had a minimum of 2-3 hours tied up in the process. They don't make a heck of a lot in salary, but, that wouldn't have even paid their hourly time.
I'd say they got anywhere from $10-$25 of that fine.
Ok so if I mailed it in that's all profit right ? Doesn't cost the same to go to court ? If so next time I'm going because I had an excuse and wasn't totally guilty .
Obviously, it isn't working for you. There is no profit. The officer is going to have a minimum of 2-3 hours of their time tied up with that citation whether you come to court or not with just dealing with the paperwork.
Our officers write a bunch of warnings. But, it doesn't have the same deterrent effect as a citation. And, by internal policy, warnings aren't doable for all violations.
Mine was completely a misunderstanding and I tried talking with the officer but to no avail . After I paid I told him I appreciate them doing their job . He actually knew my story was legit because of what he said . I had killed a buck and my phone was messed up.so couldn't telecheck it in . Went to the processor I used to check the deer in but he no longer checked them in because he didn't want to pay for internet there. So I thought we'll check it in at the motel . That night I couldn't get the wifi to work and neither could my grandson . So I said I'll check it in on the way home tomorrow surely they'll be someone to check it in . We'll low and behold the game warden seen the buck in the back if my truck ran my tag and knew I had already checked a buck in muzzleloader season and hadn't checked it in knowing it hadn't just been killed . So I didn't check the buck in the day I killed it no fault of mine but he just wouldn't listen or ask my grandson. I told him that I wasn't trying to hide the buck like I wasn't going to check it in . Well at least he didn't try to confiscate my gun because he said I didn't kill it illegally . But I didn't bad mouth him or anything like that I even said I'm glad your doing your job .
Officers fee of $15-20 and 45% of the fine. The majority of the $275 was court cost. So I would guess $20-25.
So basically pay it even if you might be innocent. Because if you go to court it might cost you more if the judge don't buy it. Also even if you go to court and the judge throws out the violation. You'll say to yourself ok great. Till he says no matter what you have to pay court costs. Even if innocent like I said and the violation thrown out. Wild system we got here ain't it. But it's like that even with a parking ticket trust me I know.
If you win your case I don't think you have to pay court costs .
Another ignorant take. Where did I say that officers shouldn't write citations? I said it was an ignorant take to think TWRA set regulations to trick people into committing violations. It looks like your comprehension is about on his level as well.
Wow brother you having issues at home ? We can pray about it brother. Just because someone says something you don't like or agree with you want to sling this unwarranted verbiage at them !! There was more than a couple complaining with how the TWRA set up the limits , regions and other things . So why did they make it confusing or should I say different ?
My home life is blessed, and certainly more than I deserve.
