California Penal Code 597b – Cockfighting
Animal cruelty is taken seriously in California and forcing animals to fight is considered abuse. Getting charged with cockfighting should not be taken lightly. The punishment for a conviction ranges from thousands of dollars in fines to a potential year-long county jail sentence.
Having a criminal history will have long-term impacts on your future. From jobs to housing, many places tend to run criminal background checks before moving forward with anyone. This means you could face losing job prospects, housing opportunities, or educational goals.
Do not face these charges alone. It is highly recommended you find a criminal defense attorney who understands how to best defend you against these allegations. To further explain how cockfighting is treated in California, let’s take a look at how this law is defined.
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