They do not convict you for having counterfeit currency, only for trying
to deliberately pass it. They will however confiscate it, which seems
fair enough.
graywolf
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William Robb wrote:
----- Original Message ----- From: "graywolf"
Subject: Re: CR Kennedy on Pentax grey imports (Australia)
http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1587840.html?menu=news.quirkies.strangecrime
I can understand why Rolex would do that. They are pretty good
wristwatches, probable cost nearly $100 to make, and sell for $3795
in stainless steel. Some of the fakes cost as much as $1000
themselves and are of at least the same quality.
However, I think convicting someone for owning one is going too far,
manufacturing or selling them yes, but not for just owning one. I do
not believe he could have been convicted here in the US, apparently
in Belgium they do not have the protections we do. How medieval!
I presume then, that forgery is a legitimate pastime in your country?
Seriously though, the European law puts responsibility on the buyer of
the forgery, as well as the creator of it..
Not a bad protection of intellectual property rights, really.
William Robb
