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Unlawful dog fighting in Arkansas

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Most persons around the country have become aware of unlawful dogfight laws from hearing about the Michael Vick case. Mr. Vick plead guilty under a federal statute. However, the State of Arkansas has a similar unlawful dog fighting statute. To be found guilty in Arkansas you do not necessarily have to be caught “red-handed” in the middle of the dog fight. If the prosecutor can show that you possessed or trained dogs for the purpose of dog fighting, you may be found guilty. If you have been charged with Unlawful Dog Fighting in Arkansas, feel free to call the Eisele Law Firm, P.A. at 501-315-5293 for a free consultation. STATUTE 5-62-120. Unlawful dog fighting. (a)(1) A person commits the offense of unlawful dog fighting in the first degree if he or she knowingly: (A) Promotes, engages in, or is employed at dog fighting; (B) Receives money for the admission of another person to a place kept for dog fighting; or (C) Sells, purchases, possesses, or trains a dog for dog fighting...continue to full post

Full post as published by Arkansas Criminal Defense Blog on June 24, 2008 (boomark / email).