charge thieves w/ dog's death?

[Avatard]

Originally Posted by RACER X

actually i think once the dog has a hold he stays in the spot arm/leg/body part in mouth, now if perp keeps fighting, dog keeps on going till perp stops fighting and yes w/ dog latched onto arm.

A perp, especially a young kid, may not know what the dog is trained to do, and how to react. He may only fear for his life, being attacked by an animal with no handler in sight.

[Papa_Complex]

Originally Posted by Avatard

A perp, especially a young kid, may not know what the dog is trained to do, and how to react. He may only fear for his life, being attacked by an animal with no handler in sight.

I have to say that 15 and 17 are old enough to know right from wrong. A police dog is considered an officer, not a tool. As they say, ignorance of the law is no excuse and as I say, this hinges upon whether or not the teens were involved in the robbery. If they were, they're hooped.