Minutes of Proceedings:Court Trial before Judge Owen M. Panner begun on 11/2/2009 as to Defendant Clifford R. Tracy. Government's exhibits 1 through 31 were received without objections. Exhibit 32 was withdrawn. Exhibits 33, 34, and 35 were received without objections. Government and Defendant each called witnesses who were sworn under oath and testified. The court found defendant guilty of Counts 1, 2, and 3 of the indictment and sentenced defendant to a one-year term of probation, with no fine. Counsel Present for Plaintiff: Neil Evans.Counsel Present for Defendant: Brian Butler.(Court Reporter Terry Thompson) (Hunt, Margaret) (Entered: 11/04/2009)

This is the same as digging without a permit. However he does have a very good case that could be won on appeal.

Nick

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