Darin Christopher pled guilty on 7/2/2010 and was sentenced to 13 months jail time and one year probation -- the minimum allowable sentence.
Christopher beat a woman over 65 yrs of age. He also beat her dog in front of her while threatening to kill the dog. The dog was beaten with a frying pan, was missing teeth and had injuries so severe it was unknown at the time whether the dog would survive.
Christopher had recently completely jail time for a previous violent crime.
The Orlando story when Christopher was arrested is at: http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2010-03-19/news/os-dog-abuse-frying-pan-orange-20100319_1_frying-elderly-woman-deputy
