Saddled with a Bestiality Charge in Houston?
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A person commits this act if they knowingly:
- Engage in an act using their genitals and an animals mouth or genitals;
- Fondles or touches the genitals of an animal;
- Causes an animal to contact the sexual fluid of a person;
- Inserts a part of their body or any object into the genitals of an animal;
- Possesses, Transfers, or Sells an animal for a sexual purpose;
- Permits, Causes, or Aids another person in sexual conduct with an animal;
Potential Defenses to Bestiality Charges
It is a Defense to Prosecution under the Texas Penal Code if the act was committed in regular practice of animal husbandry or veterinary medicine.
Punishment
The offense of Bestiality is a State Jail Felony, with punishment in the Texas Department of Corrections for a minimum of 6 months but not more than 2 years. It also carries a fine up to $10,000.
If however the offense resulted in the death of the animal or was conducted in the presence of a child, it is enhanced to a second-degree felony carrying a range of punishment of 2-20 years in the Texas Department of Corrections and up to a $10,000 fine.
Accused of Bestiality in Texas?
Call Jack B. Carroll & Associates today!
If you’re the subject of an investigation or are facing criminal charges for bestiality, Houston sex crimes lawyer Jack B. Carroll urges you to arrange a meeting as soon as possible and we’ll review your case thoroughly.
Serious criminal cases and investigations are best left in the hands of professional criminal defense lawyers. Preferably, those who are well-versed in criminal law, executing legal strategies, assuring that any law enforcement investigations are fair, and more important than anything else, winning your case. With an experienced sex crimes lawyer, you’ll have a better chance to avoid the penalties and social stigma connected with any criminal charges of a sexual nature.
Jack B. Carroll is a seasoned criminal law attorney who is also Board Certified® in criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a distinction earned by a small percentage of Texas lawyers. If you’re ready to consult with a proven winner, call 713-228-4607 or message our legal team by clicking or pressing here.
Resources
- Texas Penal Code Chapter 21: Sexual Offenses
- Houston Chronicle: Texas Sex Abuse Exonerations
- HPD: Sex Crimes Division
- Reason: False Sex Crime Accusations Destroys Family, Legally
- Harris County DA: Victim Resources
- Office for Victims of Crimes