June 3rd, 2019
Jail Not Available For Cruelty Under Animal Protection Act – R. v Schultz, Red Deer Provincial Court
Law Updates Tags: Animal Protection Act, Cruelty, Jail Unavailable, Sentence
A husband and wife were convicted of Animal Protection Act (APA) offences due to egregious neglect of approximately 100 animals (ranging from infants to adults) on their rural property, including cattle, horses, donkeys, and llamas. Crown sought a 60 to 90-day jail sentence. Defence sought a fine no higher than $1600. Held: $8500 and $6500 … Read More.