charge thieves w/ dog's death?

Avatard · 12-30-2009, 03:09 PM

Yes, but if someone was "attacked" by a human officer, who went beyond what is required to apprehend the suspect, and in fact was threatening the life of the suspect, then this would be a rather important mitigating fact, no? If we are to treat the K9 as a police officer, then the same limits regarding necessary force apply. With no handler in sight, the dog was not controlled to prevent crossing such boundaries of conduct.

12-30-2009, 03:09 PM	#33
Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	[Armchair Lawyer hat on] Yes, but if someone was "attacked" by a human officer, who went beyond what is required to apprehend the suspect, and in fact was threatening the life of the suspect, then this would be a rather important mitigating fact, no? If we are to treat the K9 as a police officer, then the same limits regarding necessary force apply. With no handler in sight, the dog was not controlled to prevent crossing such boundaries of conduct. __________________ Insert free thought here. Last edited by Avatard; 12-30-2009 at 03:15 PM..