September 25th 2007 12:22 pm
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A BRILIANT letter by Dr. Pat Haight - psychologist and paralegal that works in the animal welfare community:
Sgt. Lovejoy's wife and others also insist that the officer did not intend to hurt Bandit so he should not be charged. The fact that Sgt. Lovejoy did not intentionally leave his dog in the car for hours is not germane to the decision to charge. Under ARS 13.2910, the Arizona cruelty to animals' statute, state of mind is a decisive factor with respect to whether the charge is a felony or a Class 1 misdemeanor.
It is a misconception by some that there must be intent for someone to commit animal cruelty in Arizona. If the evidence shows that a person's reckless (negligent) behavior caused serious harm to an animal, that person will be charged with a Class 1 misdemeanor under the statute."
"Sgt. Lovejoy's wife also publicly has expressed her chagrin that the sheriff would not speak with her on the telephone. It is not appropriate for any member of the investigating body of law enforcement involved in an investigation of any crime to speak to the person charged or his family other than in the course of the investigation. Sgt. Lovejoy's wife should know that. If she wishes to communicate with county officials, the process is to do it through their attorney and with the prosecutor on the case.
Finally, it does not matter if the entire Chandler police force calls in sick on the scheduled arraignment date of Sept. 25, the justice system will work and Sgt. Lovejoy will be arraigned on the charge. "
www.azcentral.com/php-bin/clicktrack/email.php/7368167
don't forget about the petition:
www.thepetitionsite.com/4/justice-for-bandit
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