Man accused of illegally selling reptiles and now faces a decade in prison
By trafficking vipers and turtles, a 35-year-old man now faces up to 15 years in prison, according to federal prosecutors.
At least hes going to pay the price for his illegal activities!!
https://www.frontpagedetectives.com/...uspect-federal
Re: Man accused of illegally selling reptiles and now faces a decade in prison
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bcr229
Ah yes that's a name I recognize from the Fauna BOI.
ETA: He's only been indicted and not convicted. I doubt he'll do anywhere near 15 years.
You are right on that.....
He also had a gun charge for being a felon in possession of multiple firearms so:
"The maximum sentence under the Lacey Act and firearms charges are five (Reptile charge)
and 10 years (Firearms Charge) imprisonment, respectively, and a $250,000 fine for each charge."
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/repti...rearms-charges