Commonwealth v. Smyers

Opinion by

Judge SMITH-RIBNER.

Stacy L. Smyers appeals from an order of the Court of Common Pleas of Centre County that found him guilty of violating Section 2307(a) of the Game and Wildlife Code (Game Code), 34 Pa.C.S. § 2307(a), relating to unlawful taking or possession of game or wildlife, and imposed a fine of $500 plus court costs. Smyers contends first that Section 2307 is not a strict liability statute and second that there was insufficient evidence upon which to find him guilty.

I

In its opinion pursuant to Pa. R.A.P. 1925(a), the trial court found that on December 29, 2002 a Pennsylvania…