Commonwealth v. Balog

JOHNSON, Judge:

In this appeal, we are asked to determine whether that portion of the animal cruelty statute, which pertains to animal fighting, is vague and overbroad in violation of the United States Constitution. For the reasons set forth below, we find that James Edward Balog has failed to carry his burdén of showing that the statute is unconstitutionally overbroad. We also find that because Balog’s conduct fell within the scope of the statute, he cannot complain of vagueness. Accordingly, we affirm the judgment of sentence.

Following trial, á jury found Balog guilty of cruelty to animals…