Congratulations to Angus Dunlavey on another Bench Trial Win - Obtaining a Not Guilty on 2 of 3 Charges and Substantially Less Jail Time!

Mr. Dunlavey’s client was accused of Animal Neglect 1 and two counts of Animal Neglect 2.  The potential jail time if convicted of all charges was 2 years (technically 1 year and 364 days).  The allegations were that Mr. Dunlavey’s client had failed to obtain veterinary care for a dog due to flees, a disease, and when the dog was beaten up by someone else.  The case came to the attention of law enforcement when Mr. Dunlavey’s client called animal control asking for help with finding resources to help care for her dog when the dog was beaten up by someone else.  The prosecutor wanted a plea to the greatest charge (Animal Neglect 1) and an agreement to 30 days of jail.  At trial, Mr. Dunlavey obtained a Not Guilty on the Animal Neglect 1 and on one of the lesser Animal Neglect 2 charges.  His client received 2 days of jail.  So, Mr. Dunlavey’s client was only convicted of one of the lesser charges and received substantially less jail time than the government wanted.