Not an animal cruelty case, but a case of interest.
Facts: Accused is an animal rights activist who attended the complainant’s farm to document the conditions of the mink fur farm. The videos were uploaded to Youtube.
Charges: Break and enter to commit mischief.
Held: Acquitted. Crown did not make out intent to commit mischief.
[17]… In my view, a harm that might have occurred, but did not, cannot constitute mischief.