A Montreal man has been sentenced to 24 months probation and will be required to complete 120 hours of community service for camcording the film "Dan in Real Life" at a Montreal movie theatre. Under terms of the probation Hache is prohibited from entering a movie theatre, associating with anyone involved in movie piracy or owning any recording device. He is also required to forfeit the equipment used in the commission of the offence.
Montreal Man Convicted Under Anti-Camcording Law
February 23, 2009
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I both agree and disagree
I agree he should be punished. But that punishment should be banishment from the theater. Hell, even put his name on some private registry of theaters if they want.
However, the fact that tax dollars went into protecting the interests of a private corporation because they don’t want to flip the bill themselves disgusts me.
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from entering a movie theatre, associating with anyone involved in movie piracy or owning any recording device. He is also required to forfeit the equipment used in the commission of the offence.