Causing harm to an animal in Greeley, Erie, and Evans will result in Cruelty to Animals charges. Whether it is not providing adequate food, water, or shelter to the animal, or intentionally hurting the animal, like the man who tried to punch a police horse in the face. According to the news report, the man was at a street festival when he began walking between the mounted police horses. When officers told him to stop, he responded by raising his fist in an aggressive manner in an attempt to punch the horse. The horse responded by jumping back, putting the officer in danger. The man was arrested, obviously with incident, but he ended up with Animal Cruelty charges and Resisting Arrest.
Weld County Cruelty to Animals Lawyer: Animal Abuse Definition in Colorado?
The Weld, Morgan, and Logan County, Colorado law definition of Cruelty to Animals – C.R.S. 18-9-202 – is:
Because the man attempted to unnecessarily beat or punch the horse, he was charged with this crime, though, likely, he would be facing Attempted Cruelty to Animals, since he never actually made contact with the animal.
Sentence for Police Horse Cruelty to Animals in Greeley and Weld County
As a class 1 misdemeanor in Greeley and Weld County, Animal Abuse is punishable by 6 to 18 months in the Weld County Jail and up to $5,000 in fines. However, if it is a second or subsequent conviction of Cruelty to Animals, then it is charged as a class 6 felony, which is punishable by 12 to 18 months in the Colorado Department of Corrections and up to $100,000 in fines.
If you or someone you love has been charged with Animal Cruelty, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the best criminal defense attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-616-6009 today. Together, we can protect your future.
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