In early August 2000, the defendants Zheng Abing, Li Guanjun and Yu Wenzhong (these two defendants have been prosecuted and sentenced in another cases), without the approval of the relevant wildlife administration authorities, knew that tiger frogs were the key wildlife protected by the state, and still illegally hunted wild animals "Terraceus" in Wengyang area of Yueqing City at night. On August 13 of the same year, Li Guanjun was found on the way to sell 252 ”field chicken” and 270 frogs to market in Huangyan city. After identification, the so-called "field chicken" appeared to be a nationally protected terrestrial wild animal tiger frog. Abing Z. confessed to having illegally catched or killed precious and endangered species of wildlife.
Country
Type of court
Seat of court
Wenzhou
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2012
Abstract
Language of document
Chinese
Reference number
(2012) Zhe Wen Criminal Final No.652 instance
Charges
Abing Z. was charged with illegally catching or killing precious and endangered species of wildlife.
Species
Transnational
No
Decision
The court found the defendant Abing Z. guilty of illegally catching or killing precious and endangered species of wildlife and hunting wildlife according to criminal law Art. 341 I.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Abing Z. was originally sentenced to 5 years in prison and a fine of RMB 2,000; The appellate court changed this decision. The appellant Abing Z. was sentenced to 3 years in prison with a suspension of 5 years and a fine of RMB 2,000.
Court cases cited
Based on the decision of first instance: (2012) Wen Le Criminal First No.668 instance
Legislation cited
Directory of the People's Republic of China on Special State Protection of Wildlife
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