State v. Durch

This is an appeal from a judgment of the Municipal Court of Warren, Ohio, wherein the defendants-appellants, Jerry and Susan Durch, entered a no contest plea to cruelty to animals. They were found guilty and each fined $50 and costs. The fines were suspended. They were also ordered to pay for the care of the dogs.

On February 17, 1983, the Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County received a report of possible cruelty to animals at the residence of the appellants. On February 18, 1983, Mr. Morgan and Ms. Naylor, of the league, went to investigate the report.

From the street they observed the…