Being a volunteer is no defense to animal cruelty
The 11th District Court of Appeals rejected the argument that a volunteer cannot be criminally liable for animal cruelty or neglect. Facts. Jo Ann Brantweiner was charged with 8 counts…
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Special sanctions for Ohio animal hoarders
The 11th District Court of Appeals upheld a number of notable, special sanctions in an animal hoarding case we prosecuted in the Willoughby Municipal Court for the Eastlake Police Department.…
Read FullCourts may order forfeiture of horses in animal cruelty case
On September 20, 2019, the 11th District Court of Appeals in Ohio held that a sentencing court may order an animal cruelty offender to forfeit horses as a condition of…
Read FullJailtime for Man Convicted of 9 Counts of Companion Animal Cruelty
State v. David Taylor a case we prosecuted for the Lake Humane Society resulting in a lifetime ban from keeping companion animals. Taylor was convicted in the Willoughby Municipal Court…
Read FullProbation and Fines for Neglectful Dog Breeder
State of Ohio v. Christopher Bittner, a case prosecuted for the Cleveland Animal Protective League. Bittner plead no contest to two second degree misdemeanor counts pertaining to his neglect of…
Read FullAs Temperatures Drop, a Reminder about Shelter Requirements
With the temperature in the teens for the next few days, we're sending out a reminder about shelter requirements for companion animals pursuant to state code! Cleveland enacted new animal…
Read FullOver $17,000 Restitution Ordered for Care of Neglected Horses
State v. Patricia Floyd, a case we prosecuted which was investigated by Animal Charity of Ohio. Floyd pled guilty to 4 counts of animal cruelty for neglecting 7 horses. Two…
Read FullOwner Convicted for Neglecting Dog’s Severe Skin Condition
State v. Christopher Overton, a case we prosecuted in Youngstown investigated by Animal Charity of Ohio, the Humane Society which serves Mahoning County. Mr. Overton had three dogs. Two were…
Read FullJail Time and Community Service Sentence for Animal Neglect Case
State of Ohio v. Travis Wargo and Cari Welk, a case prosecuted for Lake Humane Society. Wargo and Welk both pled guilty to animal neglect. The case involved two cats,…
Read Full24 Animals Found in Filthy Conditions, Owner Sentenced to 5 years Probation
State of Ohio v. Sheri (Shari) Gilbert, a case prosecuted for Lake Humane Society. Gilbert pled guilty to all 10 counts of animal neglect on the day of trial. 24…
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