Sentences with phrase «for animal cruelty»

The bill raises maximum penalties for animal cruelty convictions from five to seven years and increases the maximum fine from $ 2,500 to $ 5,000.

Among the bill's provisions is an exemption for animal cruelty in cases where the individual responsible for harming or killing an animal acted reasonably, in the protection of people or property.

When you face criminal charges for animal cruelty your future hangs in the balance.

It was believed to be the first federal prosecution for animal cruelty on tribal land.

The owners have been brought to trial for animal cruelty, and the dogs have been taken away.

There's no need for animal cruelty when mother nature has already perfected it within plants.

I've been on the hunt for animal cruelty free products that don't cost a fortune and actually do what they say they are going to.

The core issue for animal cruelty investigations is training and education.

There is also a web site set up where readers can sign a petition pushing for animal cruelty convictions.

The bill would increase penalties for some animal cruelty offenses and further limit access to animals by offenders.

If humans were animals, the animal welfare association would come and blame the airlines for animal cruelty.

The same could however be said for animal cruelty.

Not being allowed to take your dog on the beach is no excuse for animal cruelty!

Early in 2013, a bill is introduced to increase penalties for animal cruelty.

Multiple charges for animal cruelty were filed; the breeder pleaded guilty to one count (a misdemeanor — failure to provide proper shelter and shade).

Learning about the reasons for animal cruelty may reduce the harm to ourselves when we are witnesses to animals who have suffered.

«We have no tolerance for animal cruelty in this county,» said Hendry County Sheriff Steve Whidden.

Couch, enraged at his sister, was arrested for the crime a week later and ultimately received one of the stiffest sentences for animal cruelty ever handed out in Oklahoma.

A former NYPD cop was arrested for animal cruelty after nearly a dozen dead horses and one severely malnourished steed were found on her farm in Goshen.

While traders can't be prosecuted for animal cruelty because China currently has no animal protection laws, a lack of required paperwork and evidence of clearly stolen dogs (still wearing their collars) should be enough for the police to immediately confiscate the animals and charge the traders heavy fines.

Bill C - 229 would increase penalties for animal cruelty offences and effectively close the loopholes in the Criminal Code that make it difficult for enforcement agencies and the courts to convict animal abusers.

Jan. 30, 2015: Charlottesville, Virginia — Training for JAG officers on the proposed provision for animal cruelty in the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and how to charge animal cruelty crimes under the code

  Conviction for animal cruelty more than 10 years ago if the person is not rehabilitated or would jeopardize health, safety and welfare of dogs;

A Bronx couple is facing jail time for animal cruelty charges after nearly 100 emaciated cats were found in their artist's loft in Brooklyn.

Obviously, in situations where animals are in abusive, or neglectful situations where owners should be cited for animal cruelty, these animals should be safely and immediately removed from the cruelty in which they live.

News that Cody, 26, was being investigated for animal cruelty came out the same day the Ravens announced he was being released from the team.

My responsibilities included all administrative duties for the animal shelter as well as policing a multi county jurisdiction for animal cruelty in central Pennsylvania.

Nearby facilities such as Just Pups in Tyngsboro and Laughlin Kennels in Oxford have been under investigation for animal cruelty, according to the press release.

After this tragedy, Shari began her crusade to instigate a felony penalty for animal cruelty at the state level.

The Dallas Morning News reported that a 22 - year - old North Dallas man who tortured his dog by setting her on fire has been sentenced to four years in prison for animal cruelty.

In the 10 years leading up to the end of 2015, 13,835 offences were committed by those with a previous conviction, or caution for animal cruelty, including murder and rape.

A decision by Australia to not provide animals on animal welfare grounds will resonate through the region and assist the calls from the many caring Muslims throughout the Middle East for animal cruelty legislation to be passed.

Many choose to avoid leather for animal cruelty reasons, but environmental and health concerns also top the list.

McKamey employee Steve Mayo admitted that they were pro-actively raiding breeders in the community to supposedly «look for animal cruelty.»

Roaming cats may be at risk for animal cruelty.

While residing in Maine, years ago, she was investigated by authorities for animal cruelty but she fled the state before charges were filed.

Under the agreement, the NYPD leads in responding to all animal cruelty complaints in the five boroughs, while the ASPCA assists law enforcement officials with forensics work and by providing critical direct care support for animal cruelty victims.

States such as Idaho, Mississippi, South Dakota and Alaska have no felony laws on the book for animal cruelty regardless of how severe the case.

Animal lovers in Pennsylvania cheered on Wednesday when Governor Tom Wolf signed legislation which strengthens punishment for animal cruelty crimes, and enhances the overall protection for animals.

It is her dream for animal cruelty and over-breeding to come to an end.

The bill deputizes animal shelters for animal cruelty, abandonment and euthanasia duties that are currently limited to public officials such as state veterinarians, sheriffs, animal control officers and other similar individuals.

Governor's bill that transfers authority and discretion away from local animal control officers, law enforcement and prosecutors to the ACF commissioner to basically provide a free pass to those investigated for animal cruelty if they agree to surrender their animals and sign an affidavit promising not to own animals of the same species as those surrendered again.

Thursday, the Humane Society issued three misdemeanor citations to a 20 - year old man for animal cruelty, while three juvenile boys face prosecution as well.