2006-09-09 11:35:40 · 12 answers · asked by Rob M 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
If you are not actively being attacked by a dangerous dog, then yes you can be arrested on cruelty charges. There are humane societies that will do that for you.
2006-09-09 12:04:25 · answer #1 · answered by Rob 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, you can be arrested unless you felt the animal put you in immediate danger or you feared for your life. The loose dog attacking you would justify your killing it, as long as it wasn't a police dog.
If you ever make the mistake of killing a police dog, expect to be charged with killing a police officer. Assaulting one will get you charged with assault of a police officer. They are, for all intents and purposes, considered Police Officers.
2006-09-12 09:33:54 · answer #2 · answered by Lucianna 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the officer has probable cause to reasonably believe that you killed the dog for the sheer kick of it, then yes, you can be charged with "cruelty to animals", of course this will also depend on what means you used to kill the dog, "running him over on accident VS running him over on purpose-several times, or if you beat it with a brick, like i said depends on the general circumstance, of course if a dog comes into your yard and you have reason to fear for the safety of your own pet, or for the safety of your children, then yes, have a go at it, just remember, if you own a firearm, and decide to discharge, think beyond your target, don't go outside and shoot at the dog with your kid's bedroom window behind the dog........hey, it's happened.
2006-09-09 20:19:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Each jurisdiction is different. What you need to do is look at your State animal codes and then your local animal codes.
It is most likely that there is some code in your jurisdiction which focuses on the killing of dogs.
2006-09-09 22:20:16 · answer #4 · answered by Randy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes. if you killed a dog without being attacked or if it was not a accident. you will be going to jail very soon.you will pay restitution and spend out your time for animal cruelty. this is a serious offense
2006-09-13 17:55:35 · answer #5 · answered by Billy T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can be gaoled for cruelty to animals and if ya kill a police dog in it's line of duty, heavier sentence or penalty.
2006-09-09 19:07:06 · answer #6 · answered by kanga 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Only if it's unlawful ie killing the animal for the sake of killing it.
2006-09-13 17:56:32 · answer #7 · answered by Eddie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. Its called cruelty to animals. God help you because you have no right unless in fear for your life.
2006-09-09 19:33:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anne M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey...moron...why would you want to kill a dog.....ever heard of animal cruelty...ever watched animal cops on t.v.
2006-09-10 04:57:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, I have never killed one.
2006-09-09 19:08:55 · answer #10 · answered by american p 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋