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Case

United States v. Garden Bay Fisheries, et al.

Docket Number
2:22-CR-00014
Overview

On April 28, 2023, a court sentenced James and Michael Hermes, along with their company Garden Bay Fisheries, for selling illegally possessed fish in interstate commerce and making and submitting false records in violation of the Lacey Act (16 U.S.C. §§ 3372(d)(2), 3373(d)(2)). All three defendants are jointly and severally responsible for $180,000 in restitution to be paid to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Fish Hatchery System (with James and Michael Hermes each paying $90,000). All three defendants will pay $8,500 fines. The company will complete a four-year term of probation. James and Michael Hermes will each complete two-year terms of probation to include six-months’ home confinement. The defendants are non-tribal fish wholesalers who sold illegally harvested fish in 2017.


Case Name
United States v. Garden Bay Fisheries, et al.
Case Type
Criminal
Topics
Environment
Tags
  • Environment
  • Illegal Fishing
Industry Code(s)
  • None
Updated April 26, 2024