People v. Collier

Defendant was convicted of theft and cruel treatment to animals. Defendant did not clearly establish that the Humane Care for Animals Act violates his constitutional rights, and did not show that there is no circumstance in which statute can be validly applied.  Evidence was introduced that Defendant painted the dog to conceal its identity. Judge found Defendant guilty of theft on basis that Defendant knew that the dog was stolen.  Poor conditions in which dogs were kept along with condition of dogs and the premises, was sufficient to prove that dogs were abused or treated cruelly. (HYMAN and WALKER, concurring.)