This is stupid. Killing a dog does not warrant life in prison. I don’t care how expensive the dog is or who owns it.
“The sentence was dictated by a “three strikes” law that locks away felons for life after three violent crimes. “
The judge pointed out that the three strike rule is unwavering. He said, “Even a shoving match at a 7-Eleven over a bottle of beer could have resulted in life in prison”.
Also the felony committed wasn’t killing the police dog. It was for using a firearm in the commission of a crime.
So you are against all three-strikes laws?
Well, I for one would sure want anyone who killed my dog to go to prison for at least life---LOL!
Actually, I'm not quite that bad, but I sure do love my dog and would be devastated if anyone harmed her.
The dog in question was a trained police dog--they are trained to protect their policemen, as well as to attack and bring down a bad guy. This does make them a bit more valuable in the food chain of life, I think.
It does if the convict has prior history of violent crimes. While wait until the jerk actually kills somebody?
The real crime was not even one of the ones listed, it was "felon in possession of a firearm", and for someone who is a felon, mentally retarded, and prone to drink (I will bet it wasn't just a couple of beers) life is an appropriate sentence.
Lets all understand this -- the guy likes to get loaded and play with guns. Sooner or later someone is going to get shot. Taking him off the street is the right thing to do.