From 2015 to November 29, 2018, the defendant Hongye M. used the wire bushing and power grid in the Yehu Gully in Wuping Village, Dawan Township, Jingyuan County, for hunting without going through the relevant hunting procedures at the forestry administrative department. During the closed season, he caught a total of six wild roe deer, three badgers and a large number of hares. Later, Hongye M. consumed some of them, and sold most of the hares for profit. On November 29, 2018, after receiving a report,the Dawan Police Station in Jingyuan County searched and found 23 suspected animal hoofs, 5 suspected animal meat bags, 1 battery, 1 transformer, and 2 turns of wire at his home.Then the police summoned Hongye M. to the Dawan police station for investigation. He fled. On December 18, 2018, Hongye M. surrendered to the Forest Branch of Guyuan Public Security Bureau.
Country
Type of court
Seat of court
Jingyuan
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2019
Abstract
Language of document
Chinese
Reference number
(2019) Ning 0424, No.48 first instance
Charges
Hongye M. was charged with illegally hunting wildlife.
Species
Money value
Around 3,000 RMB
Transnational
No
Decision
The court found the defendant Hongye M. guilty of illegal hunting wildlife according to criminal law Art. 341Ⅱ.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Hongye Ma. was sentenced to 1 year in prison and a fine of RMB 5,000. All crime involved items confiscated.
Legislation cited
Directory of the People's Republic of China on Special State Protection of Wildlife