Animal Abuse and the Link to People
Watch this month's Dialogue:Denver DA
The prosecution of animal cruelty cases is serious business at the Denver DA’s Office. Why do people abuse animals? What should happen to them? Chief Deputy DA Diane Balkin, a national expert in animal abuse, join Denver DA Mitch Morrissey on this edition of Dialogue: Denver DA
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For non-emergency cases of suspected animal abuse in Denver call 720-913-2000
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For cases outside of Denver, call your local law enforcement agency or in an emergency dial 9-1-1
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For non-emergency questions you can call the Denver Municipal Animal Shelter at 303-698-0076
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75 % of animal abusers are male.
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Most animal abusers are adults (19 and older) at 77%. Only 1% of animal abusers are under 13.
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Most animals suffering abuse are companion animals. Farm animals are the second most abused.
True or False: If you are cited for DUI or other alcohol-related driving offense in Denver, you will have to go to trial.
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False. As with any criminal charge a defendant may plead guilty and avoid trial. However, it is true that a guilty plea agreement in an alcohol-related case must be to an alcohol-related charge..