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Boston-Area Dogs Assist Law Enforcement As Both Canine Police Officers And Crime Victims

By Altman & Altman

Dogs are considered ?Man?s Best Friend?. In the Boston area, though, they are particularly close with "man" involved in criminal prosecutions. After almost a quarter century as an attorney, I can finally see the day coming when I may have to cross-examine a pooch. A number of cases this very month underscore the canine war against crime. Let?s start with a story from the Boston Herald this very Tuesday. Michael P., 52, of Allston (hereinafter, ?Defendant 1?) had a bit of an altercation with his neighbor?s German shepherd. Yes, the altercation included Defendant1?s assault of the dog. You see, Defendant 1 says he was frustrated and angry with the dog because it constantly barked at him from behind a fence. For some reason, Defendant1 apparently thought that throwing hot coffee in the dog?s face might clear up the issue...continue to full post

Full post as published by Boston Criminal lawyer Blog on May 27, 2009 (boomark / email).