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Uncle Buck · February 2, 2012, 07:20 AM

OK, I get stopped and arrested for carrying a gun on base. (No other "crime" committed.)

I go to court and the judge decides to fine me under one of the mentioned US Codes. I tell him that not only am I not going to pay the fine, but also invite him to put the gavel somewhere the sun just does not shine.

This particular judge has no sense of humor and decides my punishment is now more than a fine. What guidelines does he use and what is the maximum sentence he can give me? Where are the guidelines spelled out? What are the guidelines? What is my maximum sentence?

We have been given information of where an installation commander gets his/her authority, but what are the penalties for disobeying that authority?

February 2, 2012, 07:20 AM	#90
Uncle Buck Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2009 Location: West Central Missouri Posts: 2,592	OK, I get stopped and arrested for carrying a gun on base. (No other "crime" committed.) I go to court and the judge decides to fine me under one of the mentioned US Codes. I tell him that not only am I not going to pay the fine, but also invite him to put the gavel somewhere the sun just does not shine. This particular judge has no sense of humor and decides my punishment is now more than a fine. What guidelines does he use and what is the maximum sentence he can give me? Where are the guidelines spelled out? What are the guidelines? What is my maximum sentence? We have been given information of where an installation commander gets his/her authority, but what are the penalties for disobeying that authority? __________________ Inside Every Bright Idea Is The 50% Probability Of A Disaster Waiting To Happen.