Animal Offence Case Studies

This is a case study on a dog attack in Ringwood involving a husband and wife who each had one dog registered in their names. The case resulted in a financial penalty with no conviction recorded. What was alleged to have occurred? We acted for clients who are husband and …

This is a case study on an animal offence arising from an incident wherein a dog attacked a person. Our client was charged with being in control of a dog that attacked a person causing serious injury in contravention of s29(3) of the Domestic Animals Act 1994. This is a …

This is a case study involving an incident wherein a dog bit another dog with offences allegedly committed by the dog owner as a result (especially that the bite caused a serious injury). The matter led to a diversion as the sentencing outcome which was ultimately recommended by the Council …

This is a case study on failing to register a dog, a dog at large (daytime) and dog attack causing serious injury or death resulting in a withdrawal of all charges. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was facing multiple criminal charges involving a former partner’s dog that …

This is a case study on an animal offence arising from an incident wherein a dog attacks another dog. Our client was the one in control of said dog at the time and he was subsequently charged with: one charge of being in control of a dog that attacked another …

Our client was charged with a single offence of causing cruelty to an animal in contravention of section 9(1)(a) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (Vic).The client had no prior criminal history. He held a senior and very responsible position in the Australian Army. The RSPCA were contacted …