Ok, so about two months ago i was on a country road, not thinking that some animal/bird was going to run out at me and who would've believed that a peacock ran accross the road and i smack it. The police call me about it the other day asking questions, i need to know, did i do anything wrong? and if so how much am i looking at?
2006-11-01 03:18:41 · 8 answers · asked by yachtz_man405 1 in Pets ➔ Birds
Unless you live over by India, peacocks are not native wild birds, so they don't have any protected status. It was probably somebody's pet, and it was an accident anyway, so you've done nothing wrong.
2006-11-01 16:29:17 · answer #1 · answered by Strix 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the situation. If you were defending yourself from the bird attacking you, then you should be fine. If the bird was not being aggresive towards you and you hit it, it may fall under laws for animal cruelty and in many areas that is now a felony which can be punishable by up to one year in jail for each count plus a fine.
If it was in self defense, then they will look at the situation and decide whether or not you used reasonable force. If they find you did you should be fine, if not, then you may be subject to the above.
Many people are unfortunately under the impression that an animal that is not considered "endangered" is not protected by the law. That is truly not the case, and many states are now making it a felony to intentionally harm or neglect an animal. Just as it should be.
If things progress, you may need to contact a lawyer. I hope your action was in self-defense, and if so, you can prove it.
2006-11-01 06:12:12 · answer #2 · answered by Raistliin 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sheesh, don't these people know that many people keep peacocks as pets or for other breeding purposes?
It is similar to hitting a person's dog if it ran into the street. You should have stopped and tried to find the owner to make restitution. Doubt it will go beyond that.
2006-11-01 08:19:46 · answer #3 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Peacocks are introduced species where you live, unless you live Africa, India or Asia.
Running one over carries the same weight as running over a chicken.
The only thing they could get you on is hit and run on animals.
Usually if you run over a dog or cat, you are meant to check to see if its OK and drop it at a vets if its not.
I wouldn't be too worried, there are wild populations all over Australia where i live and no one would miss them.
Peacocks used to be kept to be eaten, back before turkeys were discovered.
2006-11-01 09:52:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where do you live? Peacocks are not native in the U.S. so would not be protected by any wildlife laws, but if the peacock belonged to someone as a pet, then it may be protected by animal abuse laws, and if someone saw you hit it and thought maybe you hit it on purpose, they may have reported you.
2006-11-01 06:45:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Where do you live that they are running around like that? I can't imagine you did anything wrong, accidents happen.
I hope it all works out, maybe you should ask your local authorities.
Good Luck!!
2006-11-01 03:28:42 · answer #6 · answered by bon b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on where you live and the laws of the area.
If the bird attacked you, and they do, how could defending yourself be illegal?
Good luck.
2006-11-01 05:16:15 · answer #7 · answered by silver2sea 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure it is and it about a $5,000
2006-11-01 03:20:56 · answer #8 · answered by Me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋