Forensic aspect of dogfighting | Forenzicki aspekt borbi pasa
2008
Nesic, V., Fakultet veterinarske medicine, Beograd (Serbia) | Marinkovic, D., Fakultet veterinarske medicine, Beograd (Serbia)
Dog fighting is violet crime that, according to many humans investigators, continue to grow in popularity. Dogfighting is illegal in many countries and some of them prohibited interstate transportation of dog for fighting purposes. In Serbia, dog fighting is prohibited by Veterinary Law, and also by draft of a law about Animal Welfare. As these laws continue to be strengthened, humane and law enforcement officials increasing seek the assistance of veterinarians in responding to dog fighting. Veterinary professionals may play a variety of roles in responding to the needs of the victims of dog fighting activity. The standard of evidence in prosecuting a felony dog fighting case is usually beyond a reasonable doubt. In this situation, it is always advisable to have veterinary evaluation of a sampling of the animals. Defendants often try to introduce such doubt by claiming that evidence seized was related to the legitimate care of working dogs. Veterinary testimony on the use of this evidence in dog fighting, when coupled with other evidence (injuries to the dog, presence of other dog fighting paraphernalia), helps to build a comprehensive picture of the nature of the enterprise and may remove any doubt about the suspect involvement in illegal activity.
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