alt Hacker News>The agents are clearly not accidentally compromising systems
That would be argument for jailing the agent, but that's not really an option. "Jailing the closest person we can jail" also isn't a recognized legal principle. If your dog mauled someone, it'd be hard to argue that the dog didn't intend to maul that person, but you wouldn't automatically be criminally liable either.
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Yes, you are. If a dog mauls someone, it’s the owner that’s responsible. This is basic common law, long established.
See People v. Knoller, 41 Cal. 4th 139 (2007). https://capcentral.org/case_summaries/people-v-knoller/
It's a program on their computer that they ran on purpose... And yes you are definitely criminally liable for things your dog does.
Sorry, but at least in the US you are 100% liable if your dog hurts someone.
I don't know about your country of origin, but in my country you are certainly liable and can go to jail if your dog seriously injures or kills someone.
Edit: the dog will also be taken from you and put down if it is deemed a risk to other people.