State v. Stanfield

There are two issues presented on this review. First, is intent or negligence an element of the crime of mistreating animals, sec. 948.02,1 Stats. 1975. Second, was sufficient evidence presented to convict defendant-appellant Carl A. Stanfield, (Stanfield) of being party to the crime of mistreating animals, set forth in secs. 939.052 and 948.02, Stats. 1975. We hold that sec. 948.02 does not require proof of intent or negligence and that there is sufficient evidence in the record to sustain the jury verdict convicting Stanfield. We therefore reverse the decision of the court of appeals and…