Prosecutor’s Guide to Dogfighting Cases

Prosecutor's Guide to Dogfighting Cases 1. Why Prosecute Dogfighting ? Dogfighting is a crime. Dogfighting Cases have been prosecuted in the since the arrest of Kit Burns in New York City in 1868. The 2007 prosecution of NFL star Michael Vick on federal and state charges related to Dogfighting activity has focused increased attention on this blood sport . Dogfighting is illegal in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. As of 2009, Dogfighting is a felony in all states. In most states, the possession of dogs for the purpose of fighting is also a felony offense. Being a spectator at a dogfight is currently a felony in about half the states and a misdemeanor in most remaining states. The federal Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act (2007) provides for felony penalties for interstate commerce, import and export relating to commerce in fighting dogs, fighting cocks and cock fighting paraphernalia.

1 Combating Dogfighting 2010 Prosecutor’s Guide to Dogfighting Cases 1. Why Prosecute Dogfighting? Dogfighting is a crime. Dogfighting cases have been prosecuted in the U.S. since the arrest of Kit Burns in New

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