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11. I didn't know about tree law until 1997 when a man in my neighborhood...

Wed May 6, 2026, 06:30 PM

14 hrs ago

cut down his neighbor's tree in the neighbor's yard. He was sentenced to 6 months in jail and $31k in restitution.

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California landowners who cut 38 trees in Oakland hills hit with $915,000 fine [View all] BlueWaveNeverEnd 16 hrs ago OP

Welcome to r/treelaw! sakabatou 16 hrs ago #1

not to be confused with r/trees. uncle ray 14 hrs ago #9

Money brings out the best in people. twodogsbarking 16 hrs ago #3

I'd be the Wicked-Witch-of-the-West. chouchou 15 hrs ago #5

Matthew Bernard and Lynn Warner are assholes irisblue 15 hrs ago #6

Entitled Rich People Held Accountable For Once North Coast Lawyer 14 hrs ago #8

So? Gofundme? DiverDave 14 hrs ago #10

Good dave99 14 hrs ago #13

Legal fees would add to that if he had retained counsel. Even better. Auggie 14 hrs ago #12