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Case #1996 Rating: 2.0 out of 5
Dog-fighting
Richmond, VA (US)Incident Date: Wednesday, Oct 17, 2001
County: Richmond City
Charges: Misdemeanor
Disposition: Convicted
Defendant/Suspect: Scott D. Clark
A plea agreement (vs. a jury trial) was reached in this case. The defendant pled guilty to 2 misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty (dog fighting). By pleading "guilty" he waived his right to a jury trial, his right to appeal and his right to confront witnesses. Should he ever be convicted of animal cruelty in the future, he will be charged with a felony.
Sentence:
Count 1: 12 months in jail; 12 months suspended; 4 years probation.
Count 2: 12 months in jail; 11 months suspended; 4 years probation. He is to report to jail 10/29/01.
Additionally, he must perform 50 hrs. of community service within the next 6 months; attend an anger management class and own no more animals. If the defendant violates any of these conditions during his probationary period, he can be sent to jail for 23 months.
UPDATE: Mr. Clark failed to report to Jail on 10/29/01. A warrant was issued for his arrest and he was immediately incarcerated. He now faces 23 months in jail. References« VA State Animal Cruelty Map
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