CONVICTED: Was justice served?
more information on voting
When you vote, you are voting on whether or not the punishment fit the crime, NOT on the severity of the case itself. If you feel the sentence was very weak, you would vote 1 star. If you feel the sentence was very strong, you would vote 5 stars.
Please vote honestly and realistically. These ratings will be used a a tool for many future programs, including a "People’s Choice" of best and worst sentencing, DA and judge "report cards", and more. Try to resist the temptation to vote 1 star on every case, even if you feel that 100 years in prison isn’t enough.
Case #1112 Rating: 2.8 out of 5
Hoarding 41 animals
Vanderbilt, PA (US)Incident Date: Friday, Feb 28, 2003
County: Fayette
Disposition: Convicted
Defendant/Suspect: Ellen Carson
Ellen Carson, of 246 Virgin Run Road, Vanderbilt, entered guilty pleas Monday before District Justice Michael Rubish, of Perryopolis, to four animal cruelty citations alleging the mistreatment of 33 mixed-breed dogs, seven mixed-breed cats and one female raccoon. Rubish levied the maximum fines allowable, totaling $1,200 plus court costs. Carson was arrested for not properly caring for 41 animals rescued earlier March 2003 on her Perry Township property.
The citations, which were filed by Robin Moore, a certified humane officer and executive director of Noah's Ark animal shelter, alleged the animals were living in deplorable conditions on Carson's property.
"There were no water or food bowls seen anywhere on the property, and the animals had either improper or no shelter," Moore said. "We also found dead animals, and it was clear there had been no veterinary care." References« PA State Animal Cruelty Map
« More cases in Fayette County, PA
|
