Dog owner fined 5 million won for injuring citizen while walking dog without leash

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/052/0002114882?sid=102

On November 30th last year, Mr. A was walking his three dogs without their leashes on a walking trail in Hwacheon, Gangwon-do, and was accused of attacking 56-year-old Mr. B’s dog and biting Mr. B’s hand and face while he was restraining him, causing injuries. was summarily indicted.

Mr. A, who disobeyed the summary order imposing a fine of 3 million won, insisted on a formal trial, claiming that he had done nothing wrong.

However, the court sentenced the victim to a fine of 5 million won, which is higher than the summary order, citing the fact that the degree of injury suffered by the victim was not minor and that he did not regret his wrongdoing even though an agreement could not be reached with the victim.

In addition, Mr. A was ordered to bear the legal costs.

If you injure someone while walking without a leash

Violation of the Animal Protection Act is punishable by up to two years in prison or a fine of up to 20 million won.

A summary order with a fine of 3 million won would have been less.

What were you thinking when you went to the formal trial?

In addition to the red line, I hope you get good civil compensation.

If you don’t think you’re qualified to raise an animal, don’t raise it.