Attention S.C.A.N.ers!
Five Arrested May 19th, 2007 For Poaching
95 Black Abalone At Jade Cove Big Sur
Many of you have seen this latest evidence of rampant poaching (see News Articles below), on a
species of abalone that may be declared "endangered" soon. Scroll
down, and you will find the address of the Prosecuting Attorney, case
details, and a sample letter to show your support for strict
enforcement of the anti-poaching laws on the books.
Jim Martin
Sonoma County Abalone Network
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Prosecuting Attorney:
Katherine Gardner
230 6th St.
Salinas, CA 93901
Case Details of CRMK081361A ; Ji, Robert
Case Information
Case Number CRMK081361A
Case Caption People vs. Ji, Robert
Filing Date 5/29/2007
Case Type Misdemeanor: King City
Filing Type Complaint
Original Filing Date 5/29/2007
Agency California Dept of Fish and Game
Agency Number COM0310935
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Name / AKA
Party Type Last Name First Name Middle Name Is AKA
DEF Ji Robert
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Attorney Information
No Attorney Information Records Found
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Schedule Events
Type Date Time Location
Arraignment: Complaint 5/30/2007 08:15:00 Courtroom 18
Arraignment: Complaint 6/13/2007 08:15:00 Courtroom 18
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SAMPLE LETTER: SEND NOW!
Katherine Gardner
230 6th St.
Salinas, CA 93901
Re Case Number: CRMK081361A-E
Dear Ms. Gardner,
The recreational diving community took drastic action more than ten
years ago to arrest the pending extinction of wild abalone south of
Marin County by demanding a moratorium be imposed south to Mexico.
We sadly concede that the abalone population there will never recover
in our lifetimes to the point where we will be able to harvest them
again in the banned area. However, we do dream that the day will
come when either our children, or grandchildren, will have that
privilege.
In the meantime, the DFG, and the courts have their hands full trying
to impede the proliferation of abalone poachers. It’s a real tragedy
that these crimes are still considered misdemeanors. The
perpetrators steal more than just the resource; they are stealing the
dreams of countless, law-abiding citizens.
It is my fervent hope that your office prosecutes to the fullest
extent of the law these criminals for what they are—common thieves.
Sincerely yours,
[your name]
[your address]
Five who allegedly took abalone each face fines up to $40,000
http://www.sanluisobispo.com/348/story/55948.html
Friday, June 1, 2007
(06-01) 07:05 PDT King City, Calif. (AP) --
Five people charged with illegally harvesting 95 black abalone could be fined up to $40,000 each.
Robert Hyung Chul Gi, 27, and Jennifer Hyoe Yon Gi, 18, of San Mateo and Jong Nan Yoo, 58, Jong Duk Yoo, 53, and Jong Bae Yoo, 65, all of South Korea, were arraigned this week in Superior Court.
Trial was set for June 13.
The defendants allegedly took the abalone May 19 near shore at Jade Cove in Monterey County.
Lt. Dean Hileman of the Department of Fish and Game said the defendants face fines from $15,000 to $40,000 each if they are convicted.
"This is a case in which we feel very strongly that at least the minimum fine should be imposed," Hileman said.
Five People Charged with Taking Abalone Face High Fees
http://www.kion46.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=19ad0d00-675f-4a87-bf80-1733ac466742
June 1, 2007 3:29 PM
KING CITY, Calif. (AP) - Five people charged with illegally harvesting 95 black abalone near shore at Jade Cove in Monterey County could be fined up to 40-thousand dollars each.
The five suspects, two from San Mateo, three from South Korea were arraigned this week in Superior Court, where a trial was set for June 13th.
State Fish and Game officials say the defendants face fines from 15-thousand to 40-thousand dollars each if they are convicted in the alleged illegal harvesting on May 19th.
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