Glenn Smith shot a neighbor's dog after the dog attacked and killed his family's cat. Smith was convicted of a misdemeanor and fined 30 dollars.
Animal welfare advocates say prosecutors should have pursused felony charges. They mention the so-called T-Bone law -- which makes injuring or killing an animal a felony in some circumstances.
Franklin County prosecutors say they pursued the case as a misdemeanor after consulting the attorney general's office. References | WAVY - June 24, 2005 |
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