No, an individual may not leave an animal in a hot vehicle. Per California Penal Code section 597.7, an individual may not leave or confine an animal in any unattended vehicle under conditions that endanger the health or wellbeing of an animal due to weather and/or other circumstances.
Per California Penal Code section 597.7, circumstances that may jeopardize an animal’s health or wellbeing include:
Penalties associated with violating Penal Code section 597.7 depend upon whether the animal suffered from great bodily injury. If the animal does not suffer great bodily injury, the individual will likely be charged with an infraction and pay fines of up to $100. If the animal suffers great bodily injury, the individual may be charged with a misdemeanor and may face up to 6 months in jail and/or pay fines of up to $500.
An infraction is when there has been a violation of traffic laws, municipal codes, or administrative regulations. The penalties associated with infractions do not include jail time or probation but rather paying fines.
A misdemeanor pertains to criminal charges that carry up to one year of serving time in jail as well as associated fines.
Another individual may remove an animal from a hot vehicle without criminal liability so long as the individual did the following:
A violation of Penal Code 597.7 will not impact the immigration status of an individual.
If you or someone you know is facing charges under Penal Code 597.7, contact our Los Angeles criminal defense attorneys at (310) 943-1171 for a free consultation. Our attorneys will evaluate the details of your case and let you know what to expect and how you can proceed.
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