Scott was clearly guilty of all six counts and yeah a lawyer could have gotten him off ..... look at Simpson successfully or Peterson unsuccessfully. Scott always knew he was in violation and he justified his actions in numerous ways ..... all of his transgressions could have been validated by many witnesses. Your TP theory is not what the violation was about ---- HE BUILT an OUTHOUSE and was encouraging people to use it ----- not following the backpacking code of burying 6 inches and 100 yds from water. Your lawyer theory although is correct and due process is a great privilege BUT when someone knows they are guilty they should just take the punishment rather than pad lawyers pockets. This is one of the many things wrong with the judicial system and why lawyers tend to be hated.

I personally liked having Scott there and agreed with many of his justifications --- but justification or not he was guilty and it sounds like he is owning up to his guilt and swallowing his pill. Fighting is not always the right answer.

Duane