Settle v. Commonwealth

CLEMENTS, Judge.

Charles E. Settle, Jr., (appellant) was convicted in a bench trial of two counts of inadequate care by owner of companion animals, pursuant to Code § 3.1-796.68, and one count of dog at large, pursuant to Fauquier County Code §§ 4-22 and 13-1. Pursuant to Code § 3.1-796.115, 1 all of the dogs at issue were seized from appellant’s control and placed in the care of local animal shelters. Additionally, the trial court declared three of the dogs dangerous pursuant to Code § 3.1-796.93:1. 2 On appeal, appellant contends the trial court erred in finding the evidence sufficient to…