The Dog of Peace strikes again.
Very sad.
Yes.
This item below contains the link to a video article on the legal responsibility of dog owners in Florida, but cannot be excerpted or linked from FreeRepublic, as it is a Gannett source:
FLORIDA
Update: As follow up on several recent pit bull attacks (including this week’s fatality), Florida law regarding dog attacks is discussed.
“We also took a closer look at Florida’s laws to see how dog owners could be held liable if their animal attacks someone. Statutes show that owners are held liable for damages regardless of where the animal is, even if the owner’s not around. If the victim was negligent, however, they could share in that liability and criminal charges could follow as well. The owner could face a misdemeanor charge.
If a dog determined to be dangerous kills someone, that owner could be charged with a felony.
Exceptions do apply, for example, if the victim was committing a crime, like a burglar.”
www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/local/if-your-dog-bites-someone-whos-in-trouble/77-575337862
I consider it worth watching, as I believe that one is responsible for one’s possessions, including animals.