Offences relating to Animals |
Offence | : | Allowing a dog to be dangerously out of control - Keeping dogs under proper control |
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Legislation | : | Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (as amended by the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014) | |
Section | : | Section 3 | |
Maximum Penalty | : | 14-years imprisonment (if fatal) 5-years imprisonment for injury 3-years imprisonment if an attack on an assistance dog Fine (£20,000) |
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Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) | : | Sentencing - Legal Guidance | |
Sentencing Council | : | Court Sentencing Guidelines | |