Client’s Vicious Akita Dog Bit a 3-Year-Old Child, Causing Major Injuries
Book author and former newspaper editor was charged with felony criminal negligence (Penal Code 399) after his large dog bit a child on the face and neck. The dog had a history of aggression towards children — due to the nature of the injuries and the dog’s history, the prosecutor insisted on a prison sentence. After lengthy court proceedings, we were able to convince the Judge to sentence the individual to probation and house arrest. (Click here to read Press Enterprise news article about the case)