Texas couple convicted of allowing boy’s mauling death
A Texas couple have been convicted of “attack by a dog resulting in death,” a new felony in that state that holds dog owners responsible for the actions of their dogs.
Four dogs owned by the couple, Jack Smith and Crystal Watson, killed a boy May 18. They face up to 20 years in prison.
Prosecutors have to prove four elements to convict someone of the new crime: the attack was unprovoked, the attack happened somewhere other than the owner’s property, the owners failed to secure the dogs and the defendants own the dogs.
What do you think of the new law? The pro: negligent dog owners who put dogs and people at risk can be prosecuted. The con: responsible dog owners could get caught up in a bad situation. Good idea or bad idea?
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
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