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R v Rolf Hermann Sperr

United Kingdom
Court of Appeal
National - higher court
Criminal
1991

The appellant pleaded guilty to being knowingly concerned in fraudulently evading the prohibition on the importation of a prohibited species of endangered falcon. He was stopped while entering the country with his car, which was found to contain four young birds of prey, Gyr falcons, worth between GBP 10,000 - 15,000 each.

R v Potts

Canada
Alberta
Provincial Court of Alberta
National - lower court
Criminal
2010

Mr. Potts was convicted of 11 counts under the Wildlife Act, R.S.A. 200, c.W-10. The issue for consideration is what is a fit and appropriate sentence given all the proper considerations.

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