The various laws involving Theft are in chapter 31 of the Texas Penal Code, the law on abusing a non-livestock animal is in chapter 42, and the law on interfering with a POLICE service animal is in chapter 38.

There is no specific list of what is or is not animal cruelty. The intent behind a behavior can determine whether or not any crime was committed. For example, suppose Jason cuts your torso wide open with a sharp knife. He may have committed a crime like Aggravated Assault or Attempted Murder or... View More

Anyone can be arrested for anything. However, they will only be convicted if they take a plea deal or if the government can prove every element of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt.

It sounds like you are asking about Texas Penal Code Sec. 42.092 CRUELTY TO NONLIVESTOCK ANIMALS which... View More

Pets in Texas are treated as property. You have to be married to divide property. You maybe able to find a civil attorney that will file a case in a Justice of the Peace court and you can see what happens. I would says that the judge would likely dismiss and state you cannot get relief. A... View More

Talk to a local consumer lawyer to discuss your options.

It's up to you. Understand if you get a judgment and they have no money, then you have to chase them for that.However, if your car insurance goes after them they should give you back the deductible.

After so many days at the pound, the dog is considered surrendered. Even if adopted out an owner has a right to re-claim the proeprty but it must be done so within a certain time frame, this is typically 30 days. I do not think a year is reasonable; however, I do not know all the particular... View More

Your parents are the legal guardians of you so technically they have control over decisions with you including whether or not you have pets.

I believe so (my wife said yes) but it must be a certified service dog that has current registration and training. If the dog poses a threat for some reason I am sure it would be excluded. You should be able to ask the court you plan to attend.

No, you cannot just take someone's dog. I would suggest asking them if you can keep the dog. Otherwise, make a complaint to the appropriate agency if you do not want the behavior to continue.

If you're a minor, your parents still have the final say.

Who is accusing you?

Do not make any statements to the police without an attorney?

Otherwise, ignore. Remember sticks and stones

Regardless, what is their remedy? Sue you?

I doubt anything will happen.

How would you feel if a dog you had and loved was lost and the person that found them didn't want to give the dog back?

It appears the dogs were only doing what was natural for them so long as they weren't the reason for the death.

Read your lease contract. If you knowingly broke the agreement then chances are high you’re responsible.

Yes. I don't see how her dog's registration status has anything to do with her case against you.

You can be arrested for assaulting the Tooth Fairy if an officer convinces a judge that there is "probable cause" to believe you did it. However, they would need proof "beyond a reasonable doubt" to actually win a conviction so if she fights the charge and tells her side she... View More

I am so sorry to hear about what happened with your dog. Assuming the other person's dog attacked yours for no reason at all, the other person can likely be held responsible for your vet bills. I wish you the best of luck. If you ever need assistance, feel free to call us at 512-888-9999.

News flash: Every pet adoption center, county dog pound, and pet rescue agency and all other similar places that handle pet adoptions charge a fee to cover their expenses, including rescuing expenses, care & feeding, neutering and spaying, vaccinations and other related expenses. Why? Because... View More