The Animal Law Section of the Houston Bar Association last month honored Belinda Smith, the District Attorney's Animal Cruelty Section chief. Her plaque cites "outstanding dedication and service above and beyond the call of duty." See Page 2 (pdf link below) for more on the new DA's section that is devoted to investigating and prosecuting dog fighting and animal mistreatment cases.

- January 2009 DA Docket Call Newsletter

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