[HairOfTheDog]

I will also say that the whole 'drunk' element of the situation is being ignored by me for the purpose of this discussion. If his drunk driving conviction stood, that is a whole nother matter.

[American_Centurion]

Correct, the drunk conviction was obviously deserved. I'm sure that the judge intentionally tacked on 2 years for cruelty concurrently hoping it wouldn't be overturned on appeal.

If this conviction stands, felon animal abuse, justice was not served.

I have no doubts that no appeals will be heard for the DWI. IMO that conviction is too short.