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Case #8617 Rating: 3.0 out of 5
Dog found in emaciated condition in backyard
Evanston, IL (US)Incident Date: Tuesday, Feb 7, 2006
County: Cook
Disposition: Convicted
Defendant/Suspect: Edward C Salmen
Case Updates: 1 update(s) available
Charges:
Violation of Owners Duties - Class B Misdemeanor
Cruel Treatment - Class A Misdemeanor
Dog was located in backyard in emaciated condition following citizen complaint
Case Updates| After a 402 conference with Judge Jorge Luis Alonzo, the defendant was found guilty on both charges (a Class A and a Class B misdemeanor). The sentence was 12 months conditional discharge, $300 restitution to the shelter/pound, court costs of about $140, and about 100 hours of community service. The defendant has 2 other dogs which were better cared for than the relinquished mastiff, and since they were old, he was allowed to keep them. He is to have no other dogs after that. | Source: Evanston Court
Update posted on Jul 24, 2006 - 12:17AM |
References- Evanston Police Department
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