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CA Penal Code 597(a): Killing & Mutilating Animals in Tahoe City

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Few situations create shock and anger as quickly as allegations involving killing an animal, mutilating, or torturing. Under California Penal Code...

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Understanding Animal Neglect Laws and Bail Procedures in California

Bail House: Dec 22, 2025 8:00:00 AM

When most people hear “animal abuse,” they picture obvious, intentional cruelty. But a lot of animal neglect cases don’t start with someone trying to...

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Understanding California Penal Code 597(b) and the Bail Process

Bail House: Nov 24, 2025 6:55:00 PM

Animal cruelty is taken extremely seriously in California. Under California Penal Code 597(b), it is a crime to mistreat, abuse, neglect, or harm an...

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