I think it’s safe to say that in Greeley, Erie, and Evans, Colorado, most people know about the sex offender registry – the public list of people who have been convicted of a sex offense. Law enforcement also has access to a Domestic Violence Offender database, and while it is not a publicly published list, it is still an accessible registry that lists people who have been convicted of a Domestic Violence offense. Finally, there is a Child Abuse registry called Trail, maintained by the Department of Human Services. I just read an article about another state creating an online registry for people who are convicted of Animal Abuse or Cruelty to Animals. And they are not the only state doing this. When will we draw the line? Are we soon going to see a registry for every crime? These registries send out a message that the people on them are dangerous and are likely to commit a similar crime again, and that, quite frankly, is often not the case.
Weld County Animal Abuse Registry Attorney: What is the Definition of Cruelty to Animals?
The Colorado law definition of Cruelty to Animals – C.R.S. 18-9-202 – is:
The other states’ Animal Cruelty database includes a person’s name, date of birth, and criminal charges. It was allegedly started so that rescue organizations and shelters can look someone up before allowing them to adopt a pet. But, where in the law does it say that a person is banned from having another pet after getting an Animal Abuse conviction? Again, the government oversteps.
If you or someone you love has been charged with Cruelty to Animals in Weld, Morgan, or Logan County, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the best criminal defense attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-616-6009 today. Together, we can protect your future.
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