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How long can you go to jail for animal cruelty?

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Two horrific cases involving the abuse and neglect of several dogs have recently come to a close, both ending with jail time for the abusers. Thank you to everyone who sent emails and supported these cases! Brunette Convicted in Dog Abuse Case In July 2008, Robert Brunette of Santa Cruz County, Calif. read more

However, there are States that have "the 3 strike laws" concerning felony convictions.So in those states a felony conviction for animal cruelty could theoretically net a 25 year to life sentence, not as punishment for animal cruelty, but as punishment for obtaining 3 felony convictions of any combination. read more

ALDF’s First Strike and You’re Out law provides another tool to help combat animal neglect and cruelty by mandating that those who are convicted of a violation of their state animal protection laws are prohibited from owning or having contact with animals for a set period of time, ranging from five years for a first misdemeanor offense up to the lifetime of the offender following a second felony offense. read more

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