Legal Opinion
State v. Eldredge
Supreme Court of Vermont
Decided August 4, 2006No. 05-039PublishedCited by 21 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtReiber, C.J.
¶ 1. Following a conviction of two counts of cruelty to animals, defendant Michelle Eldredge appeals a trial court order that she repay the costs of providing care to animals seized from her prior to trial without first determining her ability to pay. We affirm.
¶ 2. In November of 2002, the Windham County Sheriff’s Department conducted a search of defendant’s home, pursuant to a warrant, and seized a number of animals that appeared to be malnourished. The deputies brought the nine dogs, five cats, and one goat to the Windham County Humane Society (WCHS). On December 17, 2002, defendant…
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