Vicious Dog Lawyer – Allen Park

Vicious Dog Charge Dismissed in Allen Park, Michigan

How Criminal Defense Attorney Aaron J. Boria Helped a Client Avoid a Criminal Conviction

Being charged with a crime involving a dog attack or “vicious dog” allegation in Michigan can have serious consequences. Even though these cases are often treated as minor offenses, a misdemeanor conviction can lead to jail time, expensive fines, probation, and a permanent criminal record.

Recently, criminal defense attorney Aaron J. Boria successfully defended a client charged with a misdemeanor “Vicious Dog” offense in the 24th District Court, resulting in the case being completely dismissed by the prosecution before trial.

If you have been accused of owning a dangerous dog or are facing criminal charges in Michigan, it is important to speak with an experienced defense lawyer immediately.

Charged With a Vicious Dog Misdemeanor in Melvindale

In this case, the Police Department alleged that our client’s dog ran outside of the home and attacked a police officer responding to the scene. According to police, the dog bit the officer with such force that the officer was forced to shoot the dog to free his arm.

Tragically, the dog died as a result of the shooting.

Following the incident, our client was criminally charged under the local Melvindale ordinance concerning vicious or dangerous dogs.

The ordinance stated:

“It shall be unlawful for any person within the city to permit a vicious, fierce or dangerous dog to go unconfined and unrestrained on such person’s premises, or to run at large.”

Although many people assume these charges are minor tickets, our client was actually facing a criminal misdemeanor offense punishable by possible jail time, court costs, probation, and substantial fines.

The matter was scheduled before Judge Courtright at the 24th District Court in Allen Park, Michigan.

Building a Strong Criminal Defense

After being hired, attorney Aaron J. Boria immediately began investigating the allegations and challenging the prosecution’s evidence.

As part of the defense strategy, discovery requests were filed seeking evidence related to the officer’s alleged injuries and medical treatment. Surprisingly, the prosecution failed to provide documentation showing that the officer received medical treatment consistent with the alleged severity of the dog bite.

Additionally, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted seeking police department policies and procedures related to officers injured in the line of duty. According to the department’s response, no such procedures existed.

These issues raised significant concerns regarding the prosecution’s version of events and the reliability of the allegations against our client.

The Client’s Version of Events

According to our client, he originally contacted the police after being assaulted by his aunt. When officers arrived at the residence, the aunt opened the door and the dog ran outside of the home.

Our client immediately yelled for the dog to stop, and according to the client, the dog complied and never bit any of the responding officers.

The client maintained that the officer shot the dog despite the fact that no bite occurred.

Regardless of the conflicting accounts, the situation ended tragically with the death of the family dog.

Case Dismissed Before Trial

Attorney Aaron J. Boria prepared the case for trial and aggressively challenged the evidence being presented by the prosecution.

When the parties appeared in court for trial, the prosecution dismissed the case against our client.

Because the case was dismissed, our client avoided:

• A criminal conviction
• Possible jail time
• Probation
• Fines and court costs
• A permanent misdemeanor record

Charged With a Dangerous Dog or Criminal Offense in Michigan?

If you have been charged with a crime involving:

• A dangerous or vicious dog
• Assaultive offenses
• Disorderly conduct
• Any misdemeanor or felony offense

you should speak with an experienced Michigan criminal defense attorney as soon as possible.

Aaron J. Boria has experience defending clients throughout Wayne County and the surrounding Metro Detroit area, including cases in Allen Park, Melvindale, and courts across Michigan.

Contact Michigan Criminal Defense Attorney Aaron J. Boria

If you believe you were unfairly charged with a crime, contact Aaron J. Boria today to discuss your case and protect your rights.

Call: Aaron J. Boria (734) 453-7806.

We have the experience of dealing with the Allen Park district court, the judges, and the prosecutors.

We fight for our clients and we get results.