Man gets 7 years in Calcasieu Parish prison for killing dog with a samurai sword

A courtroom full of animal rights advocates watched Wednesday as Judge Kent Savoie imposed a seven-year prison term on a 20-year-old man accused of using a samurai sword to kill a dog last New Year’s Eve.

Aaron Simoneaux of Olla, formerly of Sulphur, was recommended for the state’s Intensive Incarceration Program. While in the 18-month boot-camp-style program, Simoneaux must obtain his GED and receive drug and anger-management counseling.

If he successfully completes the program, Simoneaux will be eligible for parole. Savoie gave the defendant credit for the 229 days he has served in jail. Simoneaux faced one to 10 years in prison on the charge of aggravated cruelty to an animal.

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I don't understand the sentencing for 7 years and then a parole after an 18 month boot-camp.

At least he was punished.

the chances of him screwing up is around 80%

That makes more sense.