State v. Randall J. Sheperd’s Empirical Analysis
2017
Citation profile
2
cited by 2 later decisions
1
states following
May 2020
most recently cited
2 state decisions
Relationships
Relies on Horton v. California · United States v. Wuagneux · United States v. George · United States v. Stefonek · United States of America v. David Scott Zimmerman
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“(2) Search and seizure using a search warrant. A humane officer having probable cause to believe an animal is being subjected to cruel treatment in violation of this subchapter may apply for a search warrant pursuant to the Vermont Rules of Criminal Procedure to authorize the officer to enter the premises where the animal is kept and seize the animal. The application and affidavit for the search warrant shall be reviewed and authorized by an attorney for the State when sought by an officer other than an enforcement officer defined in 23 V.S.A. § 4(11). A veterinarian licensed to practice in Vermont must accompany the humane officer during the execution of the search warrant. (3) Seizure without a search warrant. If the humane officer witnesses a situation in which the humane officer determines that an animal's life is in jeopardy and immediate action is required to protect the animal's health or safety, the officer may seize the animal without a warrant. The humane officer shall immediately take an animal seized under this subdivision to a licensed veterinarian for medical attention to stabilize the animal's condition and to assess the health of the animal.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage“for medical attention to stabilize the animal's condition and to assess the health of the animal”
1 later decision quote this exact passage“stems from a concern for animal welfare and not for defendants' individual rights.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage
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