Animal Offences

Have you been charged with animal offences?
We can help you.

If you have been charged with animal offences, we are criminal lawyers who can help you.

Offences with animals can range from not having a licence to a dog rushing towards someone, or actual animal cruelty. 

These offences often range in issues like; 

  • Was it your animal that was involved? 
  • Is someone blaming your dog when it was their dog at fault? 
  • I was not the owner so how come I am charged with an offence? 

Each case is different so it is imprtant you seek advice from lawyers with experience in animal offence matters.  

Latest Animal Offence Case Studies

Diversion for Animal Cruelty

Our client was charged with a single offence of causing cruelty to an animal in contravention of section 9(1)(a) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (Vic). The client had no prior criminal history. He held a senior and very responsible position in the Australian Army. The RSPCA were …