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(7)01. Animal Abuse / Cruelty
A person who intentionally maims, mutilates, tortures, wounds, or kills a living animal.
A person whose neglect maims, mutilates, tortures, wounds, or kills a living animal.
A person who owns a pet or animal that is not reasonably considered domesticated, safe, or healthy for the animal or the owner, without a proper permit.
Penal Code (7)01 is a felony punishable by imprisonment for 120 seconds.
If the act of abuse was due to neglect or the result of an accident caused by neglect or ignorance the offender shall receive the minimum sentence.
If the animal was a police-trained animal during active duty, whether or not intentional, the offender shall receive the maximum sentence.
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"Domesticated" refers to animals listed in this list of domesticated and semi-domesticated animals.
(7)02. Child Abuse
A person who willfully inflicts any cruel, excessive, or inhuman corporal punishment upon a child under 18 years of age.
A person who willfully inflicts an injury to a child under 18 years of age, resulting in traumatic harm.
A person who causes traumatic injury to a child under 18 years of age due to their negligence.
Penal Code (7)02 is a felony punishable imprisonment for 120 seconds.
If the act was caused by negligence the individual shall receive the minimum sentence.
(7)03. Sale of Alcohol To A Minor
A person who willfully and knowingly sells alcohol to a minor under the age of 21.
Penal Code (7)03 is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment.
(7)04. Minor Alcohol Violation
A minor under the age of 21 who is in possession of alcohol for consumption, products for consumption containing alcohol, or appears to be under the influence of alcohol.
Penal Code (7)04 is an infraction punishable by a fine of $1,500 and sending of the minor to their parent's or guardian's home.
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