Friday, March 11, 2011, an LUS (Lafayette Utility Systems) employee entered my parents yard and kicked their 7 pound Yorkie so hard that his eye burst and came out of the socket.
We are seeking criminal charges of Aggravated Animal Cruelty against this meter reader according to Louisiana Revised Statute 14:102.1(B), a state felony violation (see below)
As of now, March 15, 2011, the are still no charges brought against the meter reader, or word of him being fired (to the best of our knowledge).
We need to put pressure on the DA's office to take this case seriously!!
The authorities are trying to keep this quiet and sweep it under the rug, but we must keep our voice heard, loud and clear. Spread the word!
Help us by signing this petition to help get JUSTICE for BUCKLEY!
Also, you can join his facebook page and be updated on his case by going to:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Justice-for-Buckley/139423292791806
Louisiana Revised Statute 14:102.1(B)
B.(1) Any person who intentionally or with criminal negligence tortures, maims, or mutilates any living animal, whether belonging to himself or another, shall be guilty of aggravated cruelty to animals.
(2) Any person who tampers with livestock at a public livestock exhibition or at a private sale shall also be guilty of aggravated cruelty to animals.
(3) Any person who causes or procures to be done by any person any act designated in this Subsection shall also be guilty of aggravated cruelty to animals.
(4) Any person who intentionally or with criminal negligence mistreats any living animal whether belonging to himself or another by any act or omission which causes or permits unnecessary or unjustifiable physical pain, suffering, or death to the animal shall also be guilty of aggravated cruelty to animals.
(5) In addition to any other penalty imposed for a violation of this Subsection, the offender shall be ordered to undergo a psychological evaluation and subsequently recommended psychological treatment and shall be banned by court order from owning or keeping animals for a period of time deemed appropriate by the court. Any costs associated with any evaluation or treatment ordered by the court shall be borne by the defendant.
(6) Whoever commits the crime of aggravated cruelty to animals shall be fined not less than five thousand dollars nor more than twenty-five thousand dollars or imprisoned, with or without hard labor, for not less than one year nor more than ten years, or both.
(7) For purposes of this Subsection, where more than one animal is tortured, maimed, mutilated, or maliciously killed1 or where more than one head of livestock is tampered with, each act comprises a separate offense.
