Denver, Colorado, Animal Control Lawyer

Your pets are important to you. They are a part of your family. When law enforcement steps in after a failure-to-control complaint from a neighbor, you may not only be facing jail time and fines, but also the removal and destruction of your pet.

If you live in the Denver area and have been charged with negligence concerning your pet or pets, call on me, criminal defense attorney Brian R. Boney. I have broad experience representing clients and have helped keep numerous families united with the pets they love. Contact me today for a free initial consultation.

Looking at Animal Control Issues:

• If your dog has been allowed to run loose in the neighborhood, you may face charges of failure to control your animal.
• Animal bites and attacks can have serious results. If your dog or other pet is responsible for inflicting physical injury upon another person, you are liable.
• Cruelty to animals is a serious matter and can include a number of behaviors. If you inadequately house an inordinate number of animals on your property or fail to give your pets the food, exercise and care they need to lead healthy lives, you may be charged with an animal control violation.

Fighting the Charges

While failure to control an animal is a municipal crime, the penalties can be costly and even severe. Not only do you face the possibility of fines or jail time, but your pet could also be euthanized.

It is always worth fighting a charge of failing to control your pet given these possible outcomes. Having handled numerous such municipal law related cases, I provide alternatives to the destruction of a pet. Often the court is receptive to alternative solutions such as:

• Sending the pet away to live with a friend or family member outside of the city
• Creating more secure enclosures for the pet so that it becomes virtually impossible for the dog or other animal to get into others’ yards
• Providing behavior training in order to maintain control over an unruly pet

For more information on animal control issues in the Denver area and how I can help address your legal needs, contact The Law Office of Brian R. Boney today and schedule a free initial consultation.