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Vorster and another v Department Economical Development, Environment and Tourism Limpopo Provincial Government and others

South Africa
High Court
National - higher court
2006

The first applicant had applied for a permit to hunt elephants. Elephants had been classified as damage causing animals in South Africa. The permit was issued approving the shooting of two elephants by a local hunter.

R v Charles and others

Canada
Saskatchewan
Queen's Bench Judicial Centre of Prince Albert
National - lower court
1997

In 1995 a wildlife officer received information that the appellants have been engaged in illegally trafficking in white-tailed deer, deer and elk antlers, and moose. As a result of the resulting investigation the appellants were charged with a variety of offences contrary to The Wildlife Act, S.S.

R v McLeod

Canada
The Queen's Bench Judicial Centre of Prince Albert
National - lower court
1997

This case is an appeal of convictions and sentences on several charges of trafficking in, and possession of, white tailed deer, elk meat, white-tailed deer antlers, elk antlers, and hunting white-tailed deer without a licence, all contrary to the Wildlife Act.
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R v Lamouche

Canada
Alberta
The Provincial Court of Alberta
National - lower court
Criminal
1998

The accused has plead guilty to one count of selling walleye contrary to the Alberta Fishery Regulations thereby contravening section 78 of the Canada Fisheries Act. Undercover operations had established Mr.

R v Sawicki

Canada
Saskatchewan
The Queen's Bench Judicial Centre of Humboldt
National - lower court
2002

Mr. Sawicki plead guilty under The Wildlife Act, 1998, for trafficking in wildlife and possession of wildlife for the purpose of trafficking, contrary to s.44(a) and s.44(b). He was sentenced to 15 months to be served in the community (a conditional sentence).

R v General

Canada
British Columbia
Provincial Court of British Columbia
National - lower court
2007

The defendant plead guilty to charges pertaining to unlawful trafficking and possession of wildlife, or parts thereof, violating regulations of the Wildlife Act of British Columbia, in particular with reference to the wings and feathers of bald eagles.

R v Marsland

Canada
Saskatchewan
Queen's Bench for Saskatchewan
National - lower court
Criminal
2011

This is a case of appeal. The respondent was accused on three charges listed above. The question was, whether the permits the respondent (at that time: the accused) carried were technically valid for the actions he committed.

Alcock v S

South Africa
Eastern Cape
High Court
National - higher court
Criminal
2002

The Appellant had been convicted of unlawful possession of abalone without a valid permit, in contravention of regulations issued under the Marine Living Resources Act 18 of 1998. He appealed against his conviction.

R v Thornhill

Canada
The Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador
National - lower court
2010

The accused was charged with two breaches of the Fisheries Act, namely, possession of several undersized lobster, and possession of a v-notched lobster (see Commentary and Significant Features).

Chu v S.

South Africa
Gauteng
High Court
National - lower court
Criminal
2012

This is an appeal against a sentence. The appellant was charged with two counts:
1. Failing to declare the possession of 12 rhinoceros horns, contravening section 15(15)(b) read with section 1, 81, 87(1), and 95 of the Customs and Exice Act, No. 91 of 1964.

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