[nagdu] Intension vs. Outcome

[Marion & Martin]

Nicole,
    This is a matter of how the law that governs this behavior is written 
and interpreted. Though I am not an attorney, the law in this case says 
"cause bodily harm". If this woman is prosecuted under this statute, it is 
quite possible that a good defense lawyer could argue that, since no bodily 
harm was caused to the dog, the case has no merit.

Fraternally yours,
Marion





----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Nicole B. Torcolini" <ntorcolini at wavecable.com>
To: "'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'" 
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Sent: Sunday, October 04, 2009 10:10 PM
Subject: [nagdu] Intension vs. Outcome


> What happens if someone does something, such as kicking a guide dog,
> that is intended to, but does not, injure the dog?  Does that person still
> get charged?  Are the charges any different than if harm had been done? 
> Do
> you think that charges should be the same?
>
>
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