What is Bestiality in Arizona, A.R.S. 13-1411?
Bestiality, also known as zoophilia, is a taboo and controversial practice involving sexual activity between humans and animals. This behavior is generally considered unethical, illegal, and is widely condemned due to concerns about the welfare and consent of the animals involved. Laws regarding bestiality vary widely across different jurisdictions, with many countries and regions explicitly prohibiting such activities.
It's important to note that engaging in bestiality is considered a form of animal abuse, as animals cannot provide informed consent for such activities. Additionally, there are significant health risks associated with inter-species sexual contact, including the transmission of diseases between humans and animals.
It's crucial to prioritize the well-being and ethical treatment of animals, and engaging in bestiality is widely condemned by ethical, legal, and societal standards.
The crime of Bestiality in Arizona, A.R.S. 13-1411, is committed by doing either of the following:
- Engaging with an animal in:
- oral sexual contact
- sexual contact or
- sexual intercourse
- Causing another person to engage with an animal in:
- oral sexual contact
- sexual contact or
- sexual intercourse
An “animal” means a nonhuman, bird, reptile or amphibian, either alive or dead.
What sort of acts are considered beastiality
Bestiality encompasses a range of sexual activities involving humans and animals. These acts can vary in nature and may include, but are not limited to:
Penetrative Acts: This involves any form of sexual penetration between a human and an animal. This can include vaginal, anal, or oral penetration.
Non-penetrative Acts: Activities that do not involve penetration but may still be of a sexual nature, such as fondling, genital manipulation, or other forms of sexual contact.
Forced Sexual Acts: In some cases, bestiality involves forcing animals into sexual activities against their will, which is a form of animal abuse.
What are the Penalities for the Crime of Bestiality in Arizona, A.R.S. 13-1411.
Bestiality in Arizona, A.R.S. 13-1411, is a class 6 felony except that bestiality if the other person is a minor under fifteen years of age then bestiality is a class 3 felony per 13-705.
In addition to any other penalty imposed for a violation the court may order that the convicted person do any of the following:
1. Undergo a psychological assessment and participate in appropriate counseling at the convicted person's own expense.
2. Reimburse an animal shelter for any reasonable costs incurred for the care and maintenance of any animal that was taken to the animal shelter as a result of conduct subject to this section.
Defenses to a Crime of Bestiality in Arizona, A.R.S. 13-1411.
Defenses to Bestiality in Arizona, A.R.S. 13-1411, include:
- fabrication
- alibi
- mistaken identity
- insufficiency of evidence
- Accepted veterinary medical practices performed by a licensed veterinarian or veterinary technician.
- Insemination of animals by the same species, bred for commercial purposes.
- Accepted animal husbandry practices that provide necessary care for animals bred for commercial purposes.
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