Dogs bite! When can you recover for a dog bite in Ohio?
In Ohio, there are two means of recovery for those who have suffered from a dog bite, attack, mauling, or other injury to themselves or their property (including their pets!).…[...]
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Barberton man convicted of starving dogs
State v. Mark Grizer, a case we prosecuted for the Humane Society of Greater Akron was resolved today. Grizer was convicted of two counts of companion animal cruelty for allowing…[...]
Read FullCleveland man convicted of neglecting dogs
State v. Joseph Salett, a case we prosecuted for the Cleveland APL. Salett was found guilty of companion animal cruelty for failing to provide adequate food or water to two…[...]
Read FullGeauga Humane Society tracks down horse neglect offenders living in Kansas
State v. Jessica Barclay; State v. Kelly Barclay Two cases we prosecuted for the Geauga County Humane Society. Both were found guilty of three counts of animal cruelty after an…[...]
Read FullDefendant in starved horse case serves jail time
Update on State v. Antoinette Kuenzer, a case we prosecuted for the Medina County SPCA in the Medina Municipal Court. Kuenzer was recently sentenced on her conviction for animal cruelty…[...]
Read FullPuppy nursed to health by cat, criminal case resolved.
State v. Jose Cintron, a case we prosecuted for the Cleveland Animal Protective League. This case received some earlier news coverage because the mother was in poor condition, and the puppy…[...]
Read FullWCPN 90.3 Hosts Discussion on Goddard’s Law
Today Mike McIntyre of WCPN 90.3's program The Sound of Ideas hosted a discussion on Goddard's Law, Ohio H.B. 274. Attorney J. Jeffrey Holland, who drafted the initial Bill, was…[...]
Read FullGoddard’s Law Summary – Ohio Animal Cruelty Bill
Here is a summary of proposed Ohio House Bill 274: Holland & Muirden's Summary of Goddard's Law "M" stands for misdemeanor. "F" stands for felony. In the state of Ohio,…[...]
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