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Washington State Supreme Court Rules Animal Cruelty Can Be a Crime of Domestic Violence
On February 8, 2022, the Washington State Supreme Court issued a decision in the case State v. Charmarke Abdi-Issa, holding that animal cruelty could be designated a crime of domestic violence, and that an animal’s guardian could be considered a victim of the crime.March 9, 2022 News -
Winter Weather Advisory: Keep Animals Safe and Warm This Winter
The Animal Legal Defense Fund, the nation’s leading legal advocacy organization for animals, has tips for how you can make sure your companion animals sail through even the worst weather winter has to offer. -
Psychology and Sentencing: Mental Health Evaluations for Animal Cruelty Offenders
Like other violent crimes, animal cruelty offenses are often tied to underlying mental health issues. In order to rehabilitate offenders and protect future victims, those underlying issues must be addressed. Unfortunately, this crucial sentencing component is often overlooked by legislators and courts. -
Laws in favor of psychological evaluations and treatment
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34 Horses in Limbo: Pre-Trial Forfeiture
On an early August morning, 34 horses seized from a scene of severe neglect began their 107th day in state custody. Horse rescue volunteers had nursed the horses back to health, and ready to be adopted. But the horses needed one more thing...November 8, 2019 News -
Animals as Crime Victims: Development of a New Legal Status
While it may seem like commonsense given how often we hear about animal cruelty crimes, the concept that animals can be crime victims is revolutionary within the legal system.
