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01/07/16

Dangerous Dogs | New sentencing guidelines

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As of today (1st July 2016) the new sentencing guidelines take effect for offences involving dangerous dogs.

The sentencing reflects changes in the law made by the Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014. 

The five offences are:

  1. Dog dangerously out of control in any place where death is caused;
  2. Dog dangerously out of control in any place where a person is injured;
  3. Dog dangerously out of control in any place where an assistance dog is injured or killed;
  4. Dog dangerously out of control in any place;
  5. Possession of a prohibited dog, breeding, selling, exchanging or advertising a prohibited dog.

All of these offences carry custody as a maximum sentence.

There are other ancillary orders which may be made by the court such as:

  • Compensation;
  • Disqualification from keeping a dog;
  • Destruction orders.

Kangs Solicitors are experienced in representing defendants charged with Dangerous Dog offences.

We can advise on all aspects of the case ranging from the evidence to negotiating a plea and advising on any potential sentence.

Should you require any assistance or advice about a Dangerous Dog offence please contact our experienced solicitor Sukhdip Randhawa who will be pleased to discuss matters with you and offer you their expert opinion.

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