On December 17, 2019, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in State v. Jones, 2019-Ohio-5159. In a decision written by Justice Stewart, the Court held that a dog need not be previously designated as “dangerous” before the owner can be prosecuted under R.C. 955.22(D) for failing to confine a dangerous
Dangerous Dog
What’s On Their Minds: Dog Owners Take Heed. State of Ohio v. Joseph Jones.
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Update: On December 17, 2019, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.
“When was the owner on notice that he had a dangerous dog on his hands?”
Chief Justice O’Connor, to the assistant prosecutor
“So basically you are an advocate of every dog gets one…
Oral Argument Preview: Dog Owners Take Heed. State of Ohio v. Joseph Jones.
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