Richard Lechuga

Not stated, CA

Conviction: Felony animal cruelty under Penal Code §597(a) for slashing police dog Bono with a knife; separate offenses also involved harm to a police dog and other crimes.
Conviction or sentencing date: Before 2023-01-17
Sentence: Original sentence included a 2-year animal-cruelty term plus enhancements, but the appellate court vacated the sentence and remanded for full resentencing. Final post-remand sentence not located.
Case number: Not stated
Last source verification: 2026-09-30