State v. Schaeffer

ERICKSTAD, Chief Justice.

Duane Schaeffer appeals from a judgment of conviction based upon a jury verdict finding him guilty of mistreating animals in violation of section 36-21.1-02, N.D.C.C. 1 Imposition of sentence was de ferred for a period of eighteen months, subject to certain conditions. We affirm.

On January 13, 1989, Deputy Sheriff Lonny Quam investigated a report that horses located at Section 144 North, Range 77, Section 5, Burleigh County, were not being fed properly. Deputy Quam observed about 25 horses at that location. The horses and land were found to be under the charge and…