Gender: Male
Approximate Age: 34
Date of Birth: May 8, 1975
Location: Ramona, CA (US)

History

Apr 5, 2008 - Ramona, CA (US)
Convicted: Dog-fighting - 10 dogs seized

Sentence: A Ramona father of two who raised pit bulls at his home for dog fighting was sentenced Thursday to a year in custody.

Since Leyva has a full-time job as a sheet metal worker, San Diego County Superior Court Judge Allan Preckel said the defendant could serve his custody in a county work furlough program.

Judge Allan Preckel "struck" Leyva's 1996 felony conviction for robbery for trying to steal beer from a convenience store, leading to the probationary sentence.

As a condition of his five-year probation, Leyva -- who has two young daughters -- was ordered not to own or possess any dogs.... more...