Aaron Banks

Not stated, Ohio

Conviction: Two counts of cruelty against a companion animal under R.C. 959.131(B), second-degree misdemeanors, for beating two dogs.
Conviction or sentencing date: Convicted 2020-10-27; appellate affirmance 2021-12-10
Sentence: 180 days on each count, with 150 days suspended and 30 days committed, concurrent; three years community control; both dogs forfeited; 15-year prohibition on owning companion animals; psychological evaluation/treatment as recommended.
Case number: Trial Nos. 20CRB-14949A and 20CRB-14949B; Appeals C-200395 and C-200396
Last source verification: 2026-09-10