needairtime
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Anyone following this, and what this means for FCC NALs?
While for regular crimes, like if someone is caught with some illegal drug, I agree with the recent ruling that the car they found the drugs in should not be forfeited, that doesn't make sense.
However if someone is caught transmitting without a license and interfering with licensed use, or if someone is using a non-part 95 Baofeng on GMRS frequencies, should the NALs include the confiscation of the equipment? What should the consequences/fines be to deter interference of licensed use?
Obviously putting someone in jail for radio interference is unreasonable, it doesn't fit the crime at all. But taking equipment away will at least slow down further interference, it does somewhat fit the crime? With the recent ruling, can out-of-license transmit only be fined with a monetary penalty but not equipment confiscation?
While for regular crimes, like if someone is caught with some illegal drug, I agree with the recent ruling that the car they found the drugs in should not be forfeited, that doesn't make sense.
However if someone is caught transmitting without a license and interfering with licensed use, or if someone is using a non-part 95 Baofeng on GMRS frequencies, should the NALs include the confiscation of the equipment? What should the consequences/fines be to deter interference of licensed use?
Obviously putting someone in jail for radio interference is unreasonable, it doesn't fit the crime at all. But taking equipment away will at least slow down further interference, it does somewhat fit the crime? With the recent ruling, can out-of-license transmit only be fined with a monetary penalty but not equipment confiscation?