14 Mar 2022
KONDRATYEVA v ROYAL NEW ZEALAND SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS (SPCA) [2022] NZHC 449
- Citation
- [2022] NZHC 449
- Court
- High Court
The High Court held the amended summary of facts and the appellant's guilty plea supported a factual finding she was an owner of the seized animals (veterinary records, possession, long-term care and control, and conduct), therefore the District Court had jurisdiction to order forfeiture under s 172; the sentencing Judge did not err in exercising discretion to forfeit given blatant and persistent breach and attempts to evade detection; further 10 year disqualification was not manifestly excessive given lack of insight, repeated non-compliance and risk to animals.