Facts: Accused and Complainant shared a fence in their backyards. On two occasions, while both the Accused and Complainant were in their back yards, one dog, Moose, jumped over the short fence and bit the Complainant for approximately 30 seconds.
Charges: Two charges under the City of Edmonton Animal Licensing and Control Bylaw.
Held: Accused found guilty of (1) failure to leash a dog off property, and (2) allowing a dog to attack causing injury. The bylaw is regulatory in nature and does not require mens rea.