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Phoenix Animal Cruelty Attorneys

Criminal Defense Lawyers in Phoenix, Arizona

Under Arizona law, animal cruelty is considered to be a Class 6 Felony. The following circumstances define animal cruelty criminal offense:

  • Intentionally or knowingly subjecting any animal under the person's custody or control to cruel neglect or abandonment that results in serious physical injury to the animal.
  • Intentionally or knowingly interfering with, killing or harming a working or service animal without either legal privilege or consent of the owner.
  • Intentionally or knowingly subjecting any animal to cruel mistreatment.
  • Intentionally or knowingly allowing any dog that is under the person's custody or control to interfere with, kill or cause physical injury to a service animal.
  • Intentionally or knowingly obtaining or exerting unauthorized control over a service animal with the intent to deprive the service animal handler of the service animal.

Animal cruelty will be considered a Class 1 Misdemeanor in the State of Arizona if a person:

  • Intentionally, knowingly or recklessly subjects any animal under the person's custody or control to cruel neglect or abandonment.
  • Intentionally, knowingly or recklessly inflicts unnecessary physical injury to any animal.
  • Recklessly subjects any animal to cruel mistreatment.
  • Intentionally, knowingly or recklessly fails to provide medical attention necessary to prevent protracted suffering to any animal under the person's custody or control.
  • Intentionally, knowingly or recklessly kills any animal under the custody or control of another person without either legal privilege or consent of the owner.
  • Intentionally, knowingly or recklessly leaves an animal unattended and confined in a motor vehicle and physical injury to or death of the animal is likely to result.
  • Recklessly interferes with, kills or harms a working or service animal without either legal privilege or consent of the owner.
  • Recklessly allows any dog that is under the person's custody or control to interfere with, kill or cause physical injury to a service animal.

Phoenix Animal Cruelty Defense Lawyer

To have a chance at avoiding an animal cruelty conviction and facing the harsh penalties associated with such a crime, contact an experienced Phoenix criminal defense attorney at Beauchamp Law Office, P.C. today. Our criminal defense lawyers are experts with the experience and dedication needed to help you combat any animal cruelty charges.

Let us help you with your animal cruelty charges. Contact a Phoenix criminal defense lawyer at Beauchamp Law Office P.C.!

 

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