Criminal Law
A Man Convicted For Torturing and Killing Several Dogs Is Eligible For Parole
A man convicted of torturing, killing and dismembering seven dogs is eligible for possible release years earlier than originally believed, officials said.
The Nevada Department of Corrections originally calculated that Jason Brown, 32, would not have a chance for parole until 2025 but now says that was legally incorrect under Nevada law because his crimes involved dogs, not people, the Reno Gazette Journal reported.
“Animals are treated as personal property under Nevada law,” department spokesman Bill Quenga said, adding that a designation of violence according to the law can only be made when the victim is human.
