State v. Ruisi

Sievers, Judge.

One of Joseph Ruisi’s three dogs attacked and severely injured Paula Cork, a visitor in Ruisi’s home. Ruisi was convicted in Douglas County Court on one count of harboring a dangerous and ferocious dog and on three counts of no proof of vaccination. On appeal to the district court for Douglas County, his convictions were affirmed, but his sentences were reduced. Ruisi’s dog, which had been impounded since the attack, was ordered destroyed. Ruisi appeals his convictions, his sentences, the impoundment of his dog, and the destruction order. The State cross-appeals, arguing that…