Wolfeboro Hit and Run

John Mercier · 08-19-2023, 02:22 PM

No. Mostly fines. With a possible misdemeanor for damages over $2000 should the accident go unreported for 15 days.
But the accident may have already been reported. Since it can be reported by the operator, the boat owner, or representative of either.

They could charge the operator with negligent operation, which would be a misdemeanor. Probably resolved with a fine up to $2000

Jail time is a possibility... but not a likely outcome.

Based on the comment about the NYT, we should be asking why Rep Bordes is not screaming and proposing stricter punishment for those that cause injury or loss in a boating accident. It would help his perennial attempt to change the speed limit if he were seen as trying to be tougher on instances of moral flaw.

08-19-2023, 02:22 PM	#11
John Mercier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 3,391 Thanks: 3 Thanked 598 Times in 494 Posts	No. Mostly fines. With a possible misdemeanor for damages over $2000 should the accident go unreported for 15 days. But the accident may have already been reported. Since it can be reported by the operator, the boat owner, or representative of either. They could charge the operator with negligent operation, which would be a misdemeanor. Probably resolved with a fine up to $2000 Jail time is a possibility... but not a likely outcome. Based on the comment about the NYT, we should be asking why Rep Bordes is not screaming and proposing stricter punishment for those that cause injury or loss in a boating accident. It would help his perennial attempt to change the speed limit if he were seen as trying to be tougher on instances of moral flaw.

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