State v. Berndt

Janice Berndt and Racine county appeal portions of a judgment assessing reimbursement from Berndt to Racine county for expenses incurred for the maintenance of thirty-four horses. Berndt's horses were seized and maintained pursuant to sec. 951.15, Stats. Because this court finds the reimbursement amounts proper under sec. 951.17, Stats., the judgment is affirmed.

In May 1989, Racine county sheriff deputies seized thirty-four horses owned by Berndt. The horses were transported to the Racine county fairgrounds and the sheriffs department undertook the task of maintaining the horses. This became…