Cruelty to animals - New Kent, VA

Tuesday, Oct 22, 2002

Below are the results of the court case in New Kent County from 10/22/02:

New Kent General District Court
Judge:  Bruce Long
Defending attorney:  Katherine Giannase
Defendant:  Douglas Wendall Minor, Sr.
(all cases below have the same info above)

Case #GC02002557-00, Cruelty to Animals, Code: 3.1-796-122
Plea:  Not guilty.
Verdict:  Guilty. 
Sentence:  12 months jail time with 10 months suspended.  2 months to serve on work release.

Case GC02002558-00, Animal Abandonment (3 dogs), Code:  3.1-796.73
Plea:  Not guilty
Disposition:  Dismissed.

Case GC02002559-00, Destruction of County Property/Animal Trap, Code:  NK46-9
Plea:  Guilty.
Verdict:  Guilty.
Sentence:  30 days suspended pending 3 yrs good behavior.  Fine:  $125.00 with 6 months to pay.

Case GC02002560-00, No dog license, 3 dogs, Code:  NK10-61
Plea:  Guilty.
Verdict:  Guilty.
Fine:  $150.00 with 6 mos to pay.

Case GC02002560-00, No rabies vaccinations, 3 dogs, Code: NK10-101
Plea:  Guilty.
Verdict:  Guilty.
Fine:  $300.00 with 6 mos to pay.

Defendant also charged with Driving on suspended license. 
Disposition:  Reduced to No Operator's License.
Plea:  Guilty.
Verdict:  Guilty.
Fine:  $100.00

References

• SaveOurShelters

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