Criminal Penalties in a Dog Attack Case

In some dog attack cases, depending on city, county and state laws, there may be criminal penalties. If you or someone you love has been the victim of a dog attack in the Chicago area, you should know the dog bite laws for Illinois. 

Depending on the circumstances surrounding the dog attack, along with the types of injuries sustained or if a victim has died, responsible parties can face jail time for dog attacks.

The most severe penalty, that is rarely given, is murder in the 1^st or 2^nd degree. Other criminal penalties that may be given include a felony or misdemeanor for any of the following: 

• Where injury is serious (felony conviction for mayhem)
• Injury sustained when a dog is ordered to fight, attack or kill
• Using a dog as a deadly weapon
• Injury by a dangerous dog  

Manslaughter charges can be brought forth in the following types of dog bite cases: 

• Death during commission of misdemeanor per misdemeanor-manslaughter rule
• Death caused by negligence 

Misdemeanor charges can be filed based on these types of dog bite cases: 

• Based on degree of injury inflicted by attacking dog
• Destruction of attacking dog needed as evidence
• Failure to quarantine a dog
• Failure to produce or provide information about a dog 

If you or someone you love has been the victim of a dog attack, contact a Chicago dog bite attorney who will fight for your rights.

Contacting a Chicago Dog Bite Lawyer

Dog bite injuries can leave psychological and physical scars.  At the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C, our Chicago dog bite attorneys will examine all aspects of your dog bite case, determine liability, and aggressively pursue the full amount of compensation due to you for any injuries or loss you may have suffered as a result of your dog bite incident. Contact us today for a free case evaluation - 312-263-1080.