Ford v. State

BARNES, Presiding Judge.

Following a bench trial, Karen Ford appeals her conviction for three counts of cruelty to animals. She contends that the trial court erred in denying her motion to dismiss the accusation and that the evidence was insufficient. Upon our review, we affirm.

The Chatham County District Attorney filed an accusation against Ford charging her with three counts of cruelty to animals on June 19, 2007, for causing “the unjustifiable physical pain or suffering of a dog by an act or omission to wit by failing to provide adequate food or water or medical care.” Ford demurred to the…