Year: 2019
Type: article
Abstract: Animal Cruelty Statistics 3,500 -Total offenses brought under the animal cruelty statute from 2008 through 2018 95% of the offenses were cruelty to animal violations (CGS § 53-247(a)) Procedural outcomes: • 46% -not prosecuted (nolled) • 34% -dismissed • 18% -guilty • 2% -not guilty (These numbers are based on charges with verdicts and include attempt, accessory, and conspiracy.)
Author: Kirby, Michelle
Institution: Connecticut General Assembly
Language: English
Topic: Animal Law and Welfare
Subfield: Law
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7209340823