sac city woman found guilty of allowing a dog to run at large and harboring a vicious dog

7/27/2019 Sac City Woman Found Guilty of Allowing a Dog to Run at Large and Harboring a Vicious Dog

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E-FILED 2013 AUG 19 5:35 PM SAC - CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT


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IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR SAC COUNTY IOWA

CITY OF SAC CITYPlaintiff

vs

MICHELLE JOHNSONDefendant

Case No. 02811SCSMCR012405

Summons or Citation

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that you have been charged with the crime of:VICIOUS DOGDOG AT LARGEin violation of Section(s) 55.10 & 55.06 of the Iowa Criminal Code.

You are, therefore, ORDERED TO APPEAR to answer this charge. Hearing is scheduled on08/26/2013 at 08:30 AM at the Sac Co. Courthouse, 100 NW State St., Sac City, Iowa. .

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that failure to appear may constitute a crime or be punishable ascontempt of court.

/s/ SHELLEY BASSCLERK OF DISTRICT COURT

SAC COUNTY IOWA

Designee

Note: If issued pursuant to Section 804.1 of the Code, this notice may be signed by the Magistratebefore whom the complaint was filed; otherwise it must be signed by the Clerk of Court.Service: Although personal service is preferable, this notice can be served in the manner of anoriginal notice (804.1).

E-FILED 2013 AUG 21 11:24 AM SAC - CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT


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Case ID : 02811SCSMCR012405 - CITY OF SAC CITY VS MICHELLE

LEE JOHNSON

Event Cd : SUMM

MICHELLE JOHNSON filed

E-FILED 2013 AUG 21 11:24 AM SAC - CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT


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IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR SAC COUNTYCITY OF SAC CITY,

Plaintiff,

vs.

MICHELLE JOHNSON ,Defendant.

Case No: 02811SCSMCR012405

APPEARANCE

Action:Date Filed:

Charge(s):01 - SC/55.10 - VICIOUS DOG02 - SC/55.06 - DOG AT LARGE

The Defendant appears and enters a not guilty plea to the above listed charge(s). This chargeis a simple misdemeanor and conviction carries a maximum penalty of $625.00 Fine plus 35%Surcharge and/or a term of confinement in the Sac County Jail not to exceed 30 days, plus CourtCosts.

OR

This matter should be set for Trial.OR

Based upon Defendant's guilty plea, the Court orders Defendant to pay a Fine of $, Surcharge of$ and Court Costs of $, all to be paid within days under penalty of Contempt.

In addition, Defendant shall pay a Law Enforcement Initiative Surcharge of $125.00 pursuant toSection 911.3. (For violations under 124, 155A, 453B, 713, 714, 715A, 716, 719.8, 725.1 and 725.2 &725.3).

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In the event that the Fine, Surcharge, Court Costs are not paid within the prescribed period, thenDefendant shall appear on the day of , at o'clock to show cause why he/she should not be found inContempt of Court for failure to obey this Court Order.Defendant is advised that the sentence for Contempt shall be a Fine of not less than $65.00 and notmore than $650.00 plus 35% Surcharge and Court Costs.

AND/ORBy confinement in the Sac County Jail for a period not to exceed 30 days and payment of CourtCosts.

TOTAL DUE: $ TO BE PAID BY .All payments shall be made to: Clerk of Court

100 NW State Street, Suite 12Sac City, IA 50583

Copies to:

County Attorney

The Court has provided a copy to the DefendantDefendant

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State of Iowa Courts

Case Number Case TitleSCSMCR012405 CITY OF SAC CITY VS MICHELLE LEE JOHNSON

Type: HEARING FOR INITIAL APPEARANCE

So Ordered

Electronically signed on 2013-08-26 12:21:30

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IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR SAC COUNTY

CITY OF SAC CITY,

Plaintiff(s), 02811SCSMCR012405

vs Order Setting Trial

MICHELLE JOHNSON ,

Defendant(s).

01 - SC/55.10 - VICIOUS DOG02 - SC/55.06 - DOG AT LARGE

The defendant has entered a plea of not guilty.

Non Jury Trial is scheduled on 10/14/2013 at 10:00 AM at the Sac Co. Courthouse, 100 NW StateSt., Sac City, Iowa.NOTE: The following items of clothing are not appropriate for court proceedings: hats, shorts, shirtswith inappropriate printing or clothing that is overly dirty or ragged.The defendant is released without bond.

The court has provided a copy of this order to the defendant.

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E-FILED 2013 SEP 10 8:34 AM SAC - CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT


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Type: ORDER SETTING TRIAL

So Ordered


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E-FILED 2013 SEP 10 8:34 AM SAC - CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT


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IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR SAC COUNTYSTATE OF IOWA,

Plaintiff,v.MICHELLE JOHNSON ,

Defendant.

02811SCSMCR012405

ORDER

This matter comes before the court for trial. The city appears by city attorney Colin McCullough.Defendant does not appear nor anyone on her behalf. Testifying on behalf of the city were officerBrian Mentzer, Carole Conger and Donald Widajewski. Based on the evidence presented the courtfineds that the city has proven the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt on the charges ofallowing a dog to run at large in violation of city code section 56.06 and harboring a vicious dog inviolation of city code section 55.10. The court senctence defendant to pay fines of $100.00 plus$35.00 surcharge on each count and to pay the court costs. All amounts due shall be paid by no laterthan December 6, 2013 or defendant shall appear and show cause on December 9, 2013 at 10:00

a.m.

Additionally, if the dog has not been removed from the city the officers may take possession of thedog and dispose of it.

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E-FILED 2013 OCT 14 11:24 AM SAC - CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT


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Type: OTHER ORDER

So Ordered


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E-FILED 2013 OCT 14 11:24 AM SAC - CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT

sac city woman found guilty of allowing a dog to run at large and harboring a vicious dog

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