Got a warning from MPI?
- Ian Robertson
- Mar 15
- 1 min read
Got a Warning from MPI? Read This Rather Than Ignore It.
Some people are surprised to learn that animal welfare offences can lead to prosecution, where the penalties include not just fines but also disqualification or even prison.
Take a close look at this article. One line in particular stands out:
"MPI issued written warnings and advice, but little had been done when inspectors returned two weeks later."
From our experience—first as MPI prosecutors, now as defence counsel specialising in animal law - we can tell you this: written warnings are part of a process. If you ignore them, and MPI decides to prosecute you, those warnings will be used against you.
Good news? You don’t have to navigate this alone.
As a rule of thumb, call Guardianz the moment you get a warning—we’ll help you navigate that process to reduce the chances of you ending up in court, or worse.
And because prevention is still better (and cheaper) than cure, take a moment to check out the free and helpful resources that have helped others stay off MPI’s firing range - all available at mpilawyer.co.nz.
