Aggravated Cruelty to Animals

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Code of Alabama (1975) 13A-11-14.1 AGGRAVATED CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.

A person commits the crime of aggravated cruelty to animals if the person

intentionally or knowingly violates Section 13A-11-14,
and the act of cruelty or neglect involved the infliction of torture to the animal.

The word torture as used in this section shall mean the act of doing physical injury to an animal by the infliction of inhumane treatment or gross physical abuse meant to cause the animal intensive or prolonged pain or serious physical injury, or by causing the death of the animal. If you have been charged with Aggravated Cruelty to Animals please call our Birmingham, Alabama Aggravated Cruelty to Animals attorney at (205) 823-7233.

Many Jurors love animals which makes these cases even more difficult. Often our clients that have been charged with Aggravated Cruelty to Animals love their animals too. The Stoves Law Firm, P.C., with its deep understanding of Alabama’s animal cruelty laws, can provide legal advice and representation for those facing such charges

In Alabama, the law views aggravated cruelty to animals as a serious offense. Under Section 13A-11-14 of the Alabama Code, a person commits the crime of cruelty to animals if they intentionally or recklessly subject any animal to cruel mistreatment, or neglect any animal in their custody, thereby causing unjustifiable pain, suffering, or death. The law stipulates that this offense is a Class A misdemeanor.

Aggravated cruelty, on the other hand, involves more extreme forms of animal abuse. This can include torture, mutilation, intentional killing, or inflicting serious physical injury to an animal. Aggravated cruelty to animals is considered a Class C felony under Alabama law. Conviction can result in a prison sentence of 1 to 10 years, a fine, or both.

The Stoves Law Firm, P.C., with its deep understanding of Alabama’s animal cruelty laws, can provide legal advice and representation for those facing such charges. If you need assistance, do not hesitate to call our Birmingham Alabama Cruelty to Animals Defense Attorney at (205) 823-7233.

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