[RGSpincich]

Upon further inspection, it appears that SP was issued a 2003 Two-Day Sport Fishing License to cover two days, Dec.23 & Dec.24, in 2002. Same thing with the Ocean Enhancement Stamp. Both of the serial numbers match those recorded on the cash register receipt dated 12/20/02 at approximately 3:49 PM. Since these items were retrieved by MPD on 12/27/02 I guess it would be safe to say the clerk at Big 5 goofed up.

Who knows, maybe the same careless clerk advised SP on which enhancement stamps to buy. That would explain that part of the equation, hope they call the clerk to testify. If the clerk testifies that SP wanted the license and enhancement stamps to fish in SF Bay on Dec.23 and 24th, premeditation would be easier to prove.

[Devil_Anse]

maybe the same careless clerk advised SP on which enhancement stamps to buy

That's what I think happened.

[Devil_Anse]

Wait! I went to that site you posted, the FAQ's on getting a CA fishing license.

What if Scott had gone out into SF Bay, but had wanted to possibly go beyond the Bay, and keep going, out into the ocean? I mean, maybe he was trying to be prepared for that eventuality.

Not that that boat would be safe to do that in, but then, that boat wasn't really all that safe for what he DID do, was it?