History of interpersonal violence

Gender: Male
Approximate Age: 50
Location: Blum, TX (US)

History

Mar 6, 2009 - Blum, TX (US)
Convicted: Hundreds of neglected animals seized from rescue

Sentence: In the felony-assault cases, Brinkley received six years in the Institutional Division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, which was deferred, according to a spokesman for District Attorney Dan V. Dent.

He was also ordered to perform 180 hours of community service and pay a $1,000 fine, plus court costs.

Most recently in County Court at Law, the suspect received the maximum of 12 months in the county jail on the misdemeanor animal-cruelty cases.

In addition, he was assessed $9,125 in fines and court costs, plus $3,500 in restitution for his medical bills while incarcerated.

According to County Attorney Mark Pratt, the civil forfeiture of the animals was confirmed, along with $24,007.45 in restitution to the humane society and $2,347.44 to the Johnson County Sheriff’s Department to cover investigative costs.

Brinkley had served 145 days in the county jail at the time of his latest plea. He could be released this fall with good-time credit.

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