by smiteme
In the state of Arizona animal cruelty is often times charged as a misdemeanor. However, for more serious cases there is a chance that it can be charged as a felony. If you are facing misdemeanor or felony charges of animal cruelty you need to speak with an Arizona criminal defense attorney to discuss your rights. An experienced attorney will be able to assess your case and help you make the best decision as to what action to take.
When it comes time to represent your case in court you do not want to stand alone. A criminal defense lawyer can help you to get minimal punishment so that you can get back on the right track again, and avoid further complications in the future.
What is Animal Cruelty:
Arizona has several statuary definitions for animal abuse including intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly subjecting an animal under a person’s possession to cruel neglect or abandonment. The state defines cruel neglect as failing to provide the animal with necessary food, water, or shelter. Abandonment however is not specifically defined by the statute and therefore would probably be given its common definition. These things will all be taken into consideration when the court looks at your case and for the best representation you should seek the help of an experienced criminal defense lawyer.
Signs of Animal Cruelty:
You can help stop or prevent animal cruelty by watching for signs of animal cruelty in your neighborhood. Signs of animal abuse and cruelty may include: Extremely thin animals, animals that are unable to walk or are limping, a tick or flea infestation, animals that are repeatedly left alone outside without food or water, a house with an excessive amount of cats, an animal that cowers in fear as you approach it, overly aggressive animals, animals left in parked cars during extreme heat, owners yelling at or threatening their animals, cuts and bruises or other types of sores, and or missing patches of fur.
If you notice any of these signs of animal neglect and abuse you need to call the Arizona Humane Society and report the mistreatment to them. You can help to stop animal cruelty with one phone call. If you have been accused of animal cruelty an Arizona criminal defense attorney can help you to receive minimal punishment, and get back on track so that you can avoid similar mistakes in the future.
Jeremy Geigle is a criminal defense attorney in Mesa Arizona who has successfully defended individuals charged with a variety of offenses. Jeremy prides himself on offering quality representation for juveniles charged with criminal offenses, dui victims, expungement cases and many other criminal offenses.
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