Dangerous Dogs solicitors

Specialist Dangerous dogs solicitors

If you have been arrested for a dangerous dog offence, or if you own an unregistered "pit bull type" dog, call us today on 0800 437 0080 to speak to one of our criminal defence solicitors. To speak to a solicitor outside of office hours, phone our 24 hour emergency number 07659 111 192.

Dangerous Dogs solicitors in London

The number of dog attacks on people, especially children, has risen rapidly in recent years. According to the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, if your dog has attacked someone, you could be taken to court.

The consequences of a dog attack are distressing for everyone. Victims can suffer appalling injuries. However, the situation can also be extremely difficult for the owner of the dog - especially if the dog has never been aggressive before, or was provoked in some way.

What is a dangerous dog?

A dangerous dog can be any type of dog which is “dangerously out of control in a public place”.

Depending on the extent of damage and injury your dog causes, you might receive a prison sentence or a fine if your dog attacks someone. In very serious cases, your dog may also be put down.

Unregistered “pit bull type” dogs

If you own a “pit bull type” dog such as a Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino or Fila Braziliero, and the police haven’t been informed, you may be guilty of a criminal offence, even if your dog has not attacked anyone.

These dogs are classed as the most dangerous breeds of dogs according to reported attacks. To protect themselves and others, owners of these types of dogs needed to register them when the Act was first passed in 1991. The deadline for registration has now passed. Therefore, if you do own one of these types of dogs, and it is unregistered, you could be convicted of a criminal offence.

Contact us today

If you have been arrested for a dangerous dog offence, or if you own an unregistered pit bull type dog, call Hodge Jones & Allen today on 0800 437 0080 to speak to one of our specialist criminal defence solicitors.