Unfortunately, it is a matter of deterrence. A C&D will not get anyone's attention, outside of the recipient. Someone being charged with a felony carrying up

Unfortunately, it is a matter of deterrence. A C&D will not get anyone's attention, outside of the recipient. Someone being charged with a felony carrying up to 5 years in jail, will hopefully deter some of the con artists from coming in after a storm. The hordes of "helpers" that come into the state after a storm is ridiculously large. Any deterrence is a good thing.