Like all forms of hoarding, animal hoarding is a mental disorder, only while hoarding old news papers only puts the people living in a home in danger, animal hoarding causes suffering to each and every animal involved. That’s why animal hoarders often face criminal charges after the pets are removed from their homes. If you […]
Leaving Your Pet in a Hot Car is a Crime
You probably already know that you shouldn’t leave your dog locked in a car on a hot summer day, but did you know it’s actually against the law as well? In fact, leaving your pooch (or other pet) in the vehicle can result in your car window getting smashed, your losing custody of your pet […]
Killing Endangered Species Is A Federal Crime
A Texas teenager recently made headlines when he was arrested and charged with violating the Migratory Bird Act after killing two highly endangered whooping crane. Here’s what penalties he and others could face for hunting endangered animals in the US and how a Vista federal crimes lawyer can help anyone charged with these crimes. First, it’s worth […]
Man Charged With Animal Cruelty After Beating Seal to Death
A transient man has recently been charged with animal cruelty after beating an elephant seal pup to death on a San Diego beach. His Pacific Beach defense lawyer argues that the man thought he was helping to put an injured seal out of its misery. Here’s what you should know about this case. First, the […]
Fighting Animal Abuse Or Neglect Charges in San Diego
California has some of the strictest animal abuse and neglect laws in the country, covering not only pets, but wildlife, livestock and strays. In fact, if someone sees your dog alone in the car panting without water, you may be arrested for animal cruelty or neglect even if you only left your dog for a few minutes […]
