Dogs bring hugs, tail-wags and some controversy to America's courthouses
Far more pooches are working in the justice system, but defense lawyers worry their cuteness could sway juries; ‘Comet’ sports a vest and bow tie and sits in the witness box.
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Far more pooches are working in the justice system, but defense lawyers worry their cuteness could sway juries; ‘Comet’ sports a vest and bow tie and sits in the witness box.
Officials made a request to the Lebanon County Commissioners Thursday to apply with Susquehanna Service Dogs for a court facility dog.
The state legislature decided that courthouse dogs, though helpful for victims, can distract the jury and prompt an unfair verdict.
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In 2016, in Anderson County, S.C., an eyewitness to murder and attempted murder was preparing to take the stand for The State of South Carolina vs. Robert Frost. According to attorney Chelsey Hucker, the witness was incredibly anxious and unsure if she would be able to testify. Enter Roma, a courthouse facility dog that gave ...