Category Archives: Animal Cruelty
Man Raises “Stand Your Ground” Defense In Animal Cruelty Case
A man who is accused of tormenting and then crushing an iguana is facing animal cruelty charges in Florida. However, prosecutors have one major hurdle before gaining a conviction. The man is raising a “stand your ground” defense. Under Florida law, an individual cannot be held responsible for taking the life of another if… Read More »
The National Trial Lawyers Announces I. Scott Skier as One of Its Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers in Florida
For Immediate Release The National Trial Lawyers is pleased to announce that I. Scott Skier of The Skier Law Firm, P.A. in West Palm Beach has been selected for inclusion into its Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers in Florida, an honor given to only a select group of lawyers for their superior skills… Read More »
Prosecutors Drop Case Against Cockfighting Ring
The members of a vigilante organization known as Animal Recovery Mission alerted police to an illegal cockfighting ring. Members of the organization surrounding the cockfighting facility dressed in black and wearing masks. TV reporters had already arrived at the scene. As police came, members of the cockfighting ring scattered. Members of the group attempted… Read More »
Unlawful Killing and Possession of Alligators and Eggs
Florida wildlife enjoys protections against unlawful hunting and possession, also called poaching. Depending on the species and the quantity of animals taken, the charges that go with these offenses can carry severe penalties. If you have been charged with a criminal act of killing, possession, or unlawful harvesting of any animal in Florida, it… Read More »
The Penalties For Animal Cruelty in Florida
In recent news, three Daytona, Florida men were arrested for attacking a disabled Navy veteran after he confronted them and attempted to talk them out of brutalizing and torturing a freshwater turtle, according to the News Journal Online. The three had been kicking and smashing it to the ground when the Navy veteran intervened…. Read More »
