> Hi Bill,

> Sorry about you friend's bad news.

> What would the "reckless operation" fine have been?

> Would it have been cheaper to pay the fine instead of $610 in legal costs?

> Since the Judge determined that the "reckless operation" was not
> valid would not the police be obliged to pick up the legal costs? The
> charge was poor judgement on the officer's part.

> Hank

Sounds as if the "MAN" needs a new Kayak! These things really BLOW!! -Johnnie