Terry sentenced Taylor to 30 days in Lawrence County jail, which is suspended pending payment of restitution. The defendant was also fined $250 in crime victim compensation fees and $100 in bail bond fees.
During a bench trial May 25, Taylor’s attorney Tony Hughes was able to get two charges dropped because of vagueness. He said at the time Taylor was stipulating to the other charges so she could appeal the case to the Lawrence County Circuit Court, where she has a right to a trial by jury. Taylor has 14 days to file an appeal.
Commissioners terminated an $80,000 annual contract with Taylor after the Moulton Police Department received an abuse complaint in June. Along with the help of the ASPCA, officers searched Taylor's property. They said they found about 300 animals suffering from various illnesses in filthy conditions.
Taylor has denied all claims and pleaded not guilty to all 17 counts against her during an arraignment in the fall.
Hughes previously said it could take several months for a Circuit Court jury trial to begin.
(Decatur Daily - June 2, 2016)
Earlier:
- Lawrence County animal shelter a 'crime scene;' ASPCA takes custody of nearly 300 animals
- Ex-animal shelter director, Bobbie Taylor, charged with animal cruelty
- Former Lawrence County animal shelter director, Bobbie Taylor, to plead not guilty
- Alabama: Former animal shelter director Bobbie Taylor's cruelty case will go to jury trial
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